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Opening ThoughTs High Quality and Low Cost A federal agency has named PMC the best value in Brevard P arrish Medical Center (PMC) is scored as Central Florida's No. 1 hospital for clinical quality, patient experience in the hospital and low cost by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The overall differences in the charges between PMC and other Brevard hospitals for a wide assortment of care can add up to many thousands of dollars. Dollars you won't spend if you are a PMC patient. This is because most insurance companies require patients to pay a portion-usually 10 to 20 percent-of their hospital charges out of pocket, in addition to deductibles. Here are just two examples of PMC's lower costs: * The average Brevard hospital charge for treating heart failure is $19,149; PMC's charge is $15,405. * The average charge for pneumonia treatment is $22,672; PMC's charge is $16,504. You can find more information about Brevard County hospital charges at medicare.gov/ hospitalcompare or parrishmed.com/itmatters. We all want the absolute best care, but we don't want to feel like we've been hit by a financial hammer because we had to go to the hospital. That's why we're delighted with PMC's ranking as Brevard's lowest-cost, highest-quality hospital. An Aug. 12, 2013, article published in Florida Today, "Parrish ranked among top hospitals," said: "When it comes to quality of care and patient experience, Brevard County has a hospital among the highest rated in the country ... according to the federal agency that runs Medicare and Medicaid." This information, compiled by the CMS, is important to everyone, not only for those on Medicare or Medicaid. PMC has long understood that quality, safety and cost are paramount to provide healthcare that truly serves people. Even more than understanding it, PMC acted on it and began early to prepare for today's healthcare environment. You and everyone served by PMC are the beneficiaries of the results. Thank you for your confidence in PMC and our care partners (our employees, physicians and volunteers), whose mission is to provide healing experiences for everyone all the time®. PMC: clinical quality, a patient's hospital experience, low cost. It matters which hospital you use. Thank you for giving us the privilege of serving you. The overall differences in the charges between PMC and other Brevard hospitals for a wide assortment of care can add up to many thousands of dollars. Dollars you won't spend if you are a PMC patient. Sincerely, Herman A. Cole Jr., Col., USAF, Ret. Chairman of the Board SPRI NG 2014 3 http://medicare.gov/hospitalcompare http://medicare.gov/hospitalcompare http://www.parrishmed.com/itmatters

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Spring 2014 - Parrish Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2014 - Parrish Medical Center
Contents
Tasty Tips
Opening Thoughts
Community Calendar
What’s New?
What Are Your Wishes?
CT Scans Can Save Lives
Occupational Hazards
The New Rules of Play
Shopping for Two
Back to Basics
Burn, Baby, Burn
Angelina Jolie
Rock Your Health
Breaking Up with Salt
Disgusting! (or Not?)
Virtual Health
Food Label Literacy
Breathing New Life
Foundation Focus
Ask the Expert

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2014 - Parrish Medical Center