NORTHWEST IOWA HOSPITAL CORPORATION

Community benefit, including charity carecharity care and means-tested programs: northwest iowa hospital corporation 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 $1,947,123 in 2024. Oftentimes, northwest iowa hospital corporation receives payments from payors or patients that are less than it charges or services. Northwest iowa hospital corporation participates in medicaid and other government sponsored health-care programs. Northwest iowa hospital corporation's net cost of providing care for which it receives payment below its cost is $0 for 2024. Total charity care and means-tested programs reported value was $1,947,123.other benefits: northwest iowa hospital corporation provides several other benefits that assist the community. Programs may include, but are not limited to, community health improvement services and community benefit operations such as prevention and health screenings; continuing education for health professionals; subsidized health services; research; and cash and in-kind contributions to community groups. Northwest iowa hospital corporation collaborates with other hospitals, churches, schools, chambers of commerce and daycare centers to improve community health and expand access to health care. Northwest iowa hospital corporation has dedicated staff to assist community benefit efforts. Total other benefits reported value was $13,431,961.