Regardless of someone’s personal or financial circumstances, we are here to help them.
Fear of a bill should never prevent a patient from seeking care. Whether it is providing financial assistance to patients with limited resources through charity care programs or improving access to essential and primary healthcare services by sponsoring free medical and dental clinics, hospitals provide a safety net of care in the community.
“As we look to 2025 and beyond, our future at Fort HealthCare is bright. Being an independent, community-based healthcare system is a true honor. We will continue our fierce independence as we push ourselves to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients and community, serving our Mission and Vision. We look forward to continuing your healthcare journey with you!”
~ Michael Anderson, MD, President & CEO, Fort HealthCare
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Without that care in place, state and local governments would have a much greater burden in trying to deliver these critical services to a vulnerable population.
Hospitals deliver millions of dollars of services aimed at improving the overall health of the community, partnering with public health departments and other local organizations to provide leadership, financial support and human resources in identifying and addressing community health priorities.
In all, Fort HealthCare provided more than $620,414 in uncompensated charity care and $7.7 million in unreimbursed Medicaid in our last fiscal year, impacting multiple people in the communities we serve.
Fort HealthCare provided Rock River Community Clinic free laboratory and radiology services to uninsured patients.
Fort HealthCare’s School Nurse Program allows the nurses working in the area schools access to all the resources that Fort HealthCare has available. $73,601 was donated toward our School Nurse Program.
In addition to supporting community programs and charity care, we also contribute annually to several local schools, organizations, and health and wellness events. Last year, we donated over $129,000 in sponsorships to over 70 local organizations.