An REH Conversion Story: Mercy Hospital
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Description
Profiles Mercy Hospital, in Moundridge, Kansas, and its
transition from a prospective payment system (PPS) hospital
to a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH). Summarizes an
interview with Aaron Herbel, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
of Mercy Hospital, regarding the experience of converting
to REH status. Covers the conversion timeline, the
involvement of hospital and community stakeholders, and the
opening of a walk-in clinic that coincided with the REH
conversion.
Author(s)
Hope Burch, Tracey Dorff, Anna Anna, Janice Walters
Date
07/2024
Organization
Rural Health Redesign Center
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· Healthcare business and finance
· Medicare
· Outpatient care
· Reimbursement and payment models
· Rural Emergency Hospitals
· Kansas