PRMC leaders outline liquidity plan, say billing accuracy has improved
Aug 24, 2026
Beeler Consulting and interim PRMC leadership told Pratt County commissioners that clean claims rose from about 40% to 94% and described the hospital's immediate problem as a liquidity crisis; management aims to cut roughly $2 million in obligations over six months and reduce contract staffing.
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Beeler Consulting lead consultant Bob Copal and interim CEO Bret Koleman gave commissioners a public update on the Pratt Regional Medical Center's finances, operations and staffing, saying the immediate challenge is a liquidity crisis rather than long-term viability. Copal reported that clean claims — the share of claims processed without rework — have improved "from approximately 40% to 94%," and that management is closely monitoring cash collections, the line of credit and accounts payable.
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