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Harrison County Hospital and EMS report revenue gains but seek $197,206 appropriation
Summary
Hospital and EMS officials told commissioners 2025 gross revenues exceeded $12 million with $3.3 million net revenue, but a $197,206 shortfall remains after expenses; commissioners voted to forward an additional appropriation request to the county council from the riverboat fund.
Harrison County Hospital and Emergency Medical Services leaders briefed county commissioners on 2025 operations and finances and requested additional funding to cover a year-end shortfall.
Dr. Lisa Clunie introduced EMS director Jeremy McKim and hospital CFO Don Duval, who reported the EMS system handled 7,395 calls in 2025, a 3.1% decline from 2024, with an average response time of 8 minutes, 26 seconds. McKim said opioid settlement funds supported purchases such as video laryngoscopes and neonatal resuscitation training, and that the EMS fleet received two new ambulances and Striker power cots to reduce lifting injuries.
Duval presented financial figures showing gross revenues exceeding $12 million and net revenue of about $3.3 million. Operating expenses totaled just over $4.4 million, below expectations due to lower workers’ compensation and health-claims costs; purchase-service expenses tied to third-party collections were higher than anticipated. Duval said the net result was a total shortfall of $197,206 for the year.
Commissioner Brad Wiseman moved to forward an additional appropriation request for $197,206 to the county council, to be drawn from the county share of the riverboat fund; Commissioner Annissa Kellum seconded. The motion passed unanimously, 3-0. The request will be considered by the county council at its next meeting.
