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PMC Board details billing overhaul, election plans

New patient portal, compliance changes and long-term planning discussed as four candidates file for hospital district seats.

MEEKER |  The Pioneers Medical Center board received updates on billing reforms, compliance oversight, staffing and long-term planning during last Wednesday’s meeting, as hospital leaders outlined changes aimed at improving patient experience, financial stability and community trust.

Hospital staff reported progress on long-standing billing issues. A redesigned patient statement — described as the result of nearly a year…