MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center’s Board of Directors approved a new self-pay policy Tuesday during the regular board meeting. The policy provides a “prompt pay discount” of 20% for self-pay or uninsured patients who pay at the time of service or within 30 days.
Board President Kim Brown asked about the hospital’s profit margin with a discount applied and was assured that the hospital would still make a profit on 80% of billed charges.
Past…