Pawnee Valley Community Hospital briefs commissioners on provider tax changes, RHTP participation and ER trends

Feb 2, 2026

Hospital leaders updated commissioners on provider tax mechanics, the hospital's plans to apply for the Kansas Rural Health Transformation Program, recent awards, staff vacancies, and financial metrics including a year-to-date gain despite a missed monthly budget; hospital presented ER visit and EMS transport data by ZIP code.

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Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Administrator Melanie Urban and Chief Financial Officer Michelle Beckner updated the Pawnee County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 2 about program changes, staffing and recent financial performance.

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