McLaren-Central Michigan is committed to providing care to all people, regardless of their ability to pay. This philosophy is fundamental to our mission as Isabella County's only community-owned and locally governed hospital.
Each year, our annual benefits to the community are tracked and reported to the Michigan Health and Hospital Association (MHA). These benefits include medical service to the underserved, community health education and screenings, community outreach and leadership, and time and resources donated to health professional education.
The 2009 community benefit report shows McLaren-Central Michigan provided more than $2.7 million in uncompensated care and services.
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McLaren-Central Michigan's Contributions to the Community in 2009
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Subsidized Healthcare Services including Medicare, Medicaid and Charity Care (difference between actual cost to deliver care and government reimbursement)
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$428,592
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Bad Debt (actual cost of services rendered to non insured not paying a bill and non-poor insured not paying a co-pay or deductible)
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$1,457,963
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Total Unpaid Cost of Patient Care
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$1,886,555
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Health Professional Education, Training and Research
(actual cost of providing health education, training and research)
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$214,690
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Community Health Education, Screenings, Outreach and Leadership (human, financial and in-kind support to agencies and programs to improve community health status)
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$610,295
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Total Community Benefit
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$2,711,540
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Commitment to community health and well-being is one of McLaren-Central Michigan's core values. By focusing on improving processes, reducing costs and achieving efficiencies the hospital is able to maintain an adequate margin to reinvest in the healthcare services that people need, but all too often cannot afford on their own. This annual reporting of community benefits demonstrates McLaren-Central Michigan's accountability to the residents of central Michigan.
McLaren-Central Michigan and its employees host and participate in a variety of events and activities throughout the year. Some examples of community involvement in 2009 include:
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Area Health Fairs and Expos
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11
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Community Health Education Programs and Screenings
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108
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Sponsored and/or Supported Community Events
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70
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Community-Building Activities Affecting Quality of Life
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30
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Total Events and Activities in 2009
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219
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McLaren-Central Michigan is one of the largest employers in central Michigan. The hospital not only cares for the medical needs of our community but also is a major contributor to the area's economic health.
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Total Employees in 2009
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637
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Average Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Employees in 2009
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498
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2009 Payroll
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$29,513,482
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2009 Benefits
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$5,475,346
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Payroll and Benefits Total
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$34,988,828
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For more information about how McLaren-Central Michigan is giving back to our community, contact the Marketing and Community Relations Department at (989) 772-6773.