Leaders in Montana, whose population is nearly half rural, credit Medicaid expansion as the reason their hospitals have largely avoided the financial crisis depicted by the report despite escalating costs, workforce shortages, and growing administrative burden.
We told them if they move forward with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on healthcare workers, it is going to lead to the shut down of rural healthcare facilities here in Montana. Today, I saw the news: "Financial strife closes 7 nursing homes."
Montana Veterans, who are currently enrolled with the Montana VA Health Care System, are now able to call in to schedule an appointment for Covid vaccination.
Montana Hospital Association estimates that canceling pre-scheduled procedures could cost state hospitals up to $100 million after three weeks of the pandemic.
The first positive case follows extensive testing of Park County residents by Livingston Healthcare. Test results are generally available within three days.
Montana’s State Auditor and Insurance Commissioner announced on Thursday that health insurance rates for Montanans using the Affordable Care Act insurance exchange have actually been reduced for the first time.