Program areas at GRMC
Health-care servicesgrinnell Regional Medical Center is an important element of the health-care delivery system that the Grinnell communities rely on every day. It is committed to providing quality health care and to using its resources to the greatest community benefit. Grinnell Regional Medical Center provides inpatient and outpatient Medical services to treat individuals with diseases, illness and injuries with varying complexities. It provides services to improve the health of patients and to better their quality of life. All services are provided regardless of an individual's race, creed, sex, nationality, handicap, age or ability to compensate for services rendered. These include, but are not limited to, general acute care, surgeries, intensive care and critical care, cardiology, oncology, maternal/child care, palliative care, emergency services and outpatient clinics. Some of the services provided do not generate enough income to offset their cost. In the fiscal period ended december 31, 2023, Grinnell Regional Medical Center provided 5,080 days of acute care, 552 days of skilled nursing care and 452 nursery days.
Charity care, means-tested programs and other community benefitscharity care and means-tested programs: Grinnell Regional Medical Center provides charity care and other means-tested programs with the goal to improve the community's overall health and access to care. This includes health-care services regardless of the patient's insurance coverage or financial status. Charity care and partial to full financial assistance is provided to patients on a case-by-case basis. Charity care was made available at a value of $224,219 in 2023. Oftentimes, Grinnell Regional Medical Center receives payments from payors or patients that are less than it charges for services. Grinnell Regional Medical Center participates in medicaid and other government-sponsored health-care programs. Net cost of providing care for which it receives payment below its cost is $1,232,204. Total charity care and means-tested programs reported value: $1,456,423.other benefits: Grinnell Regional Medical Center provides several other benefits that assist the community. Programs include, but are not limited to, community health improvement services and community benefit operations such as prevention and health screenings; subsidized health services; research, and in-kind contributions to community groups. Grinnell Regional Medical Center collaborates with other hospitals, churches, schools, chambers of commerce and daycare centers to improve community health and expand access to health care. Grinnell Regional Medical Center has dedicated staff to assist community benefit efforts. Total net other benefits reported value: $6,609.