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Murray County hospital reports modest monthly net income, ongoing recruiting and plans for service expansion
Summary
The county presented a hospital update July 1 covering staffing challenges, planned service expansions (orthopedics and general surgery outreach), a mock survey with recommended improvements, online-registration upgrades and financial results showing monthly gross revenue of $2.89 million and modest net income.
County staff provided a hospital update at the July 1 meeting that covered staffing, upcoming service expansions, quality work and monthly financials.
The update said recruitment continues for a clinic manager, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses; clinic staff have taken on extra duties in the interim. The county reported planned outreach by an orthopedic provider (Dr. Koenig) and a general surgeon (Dr. Kamlitz) to increase available services and reduce wait times. A mock survey by Sanford staff produced recommendations to improve operations; county staff said an improvement plan will address items identified in the mock survey.
On access and technology, the county said a Hello World/Tech Bridge online-registration upgrade (in collaboration with Sanford) is scheduled to roll out June 26 to allow patients to register and complete pre-appointment paperwork online.
Financial highlights presented for the reporting period included gross revenue of $2,886,315 for the month, EBIDA (earnings before interest, depreciation and amortization) of $61,806, a monthly net income of $4,275 and year-to-date net income of $29,135. The county reported an overall cash position of $10,293,489 and total receivables of $6,378,789; net patient receivables were listed as $3,351,488 (52.5% of total). The board was told accounts-receivable days increased to 67.5 days (the stated goal is under 50 days).
Why it matters: Staffing and service expansions affect local access to specialty care in a rural area; the financial data indicate continued operations but pressure on receivables and cash position.
Next steps: A master plan for facility improvements is due in July and will outline recommended investments for the next 10–15 years. The county also expects settlement funds from the generic drugs price-fixing litigation to be received in coming months.
