Serving Lincoln County for more than a century!
Serving Lincoln County for more than a century!
ODESSA — Lincoln County Public Hospital District No. 1 (Odessa) commissioners discussed finances and spending transparency during its June 25 meeting.
Officials reported that long-term care occupancy in the district’s Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center remains low, with only five to seven residents currently in beds, compared to 20 to 22 in the past.
Finance staff explained that increasing non-certified long-term care patients can reduce Medicare reimbursement for certified swing beds. A study is underway to determine the right balance between serving community members and protecting the hospit...
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