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Palmer Lutheran Health Center vs. Regional Health Services Of Howard County
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Learn and compare hospital value of care and payment of care at Palmer Lutheran Health Center in West Union, Iowa and Regional Health Services Of Howard County in Cresco, Iowa
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| Quality Measure | Palmer Lutheran Health Center 112 JEFFERSON STREET WEST UNION, IA | Regional Health Services Of Howard County 235 8TH AVENUE WEST CRESCO, IA |
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| Heart Attack Payments Heart Attack Payments Payment for heart attack patients. | Not Available Number of Cases Too Small | Not Available Number of Cases Too Small |
| Heart Failure Payments Heart Failure Payments Payment for heart failure (HF) patients. | $16,830 No Different than the National Average Payment | Not Available Number of Cases Too Small |
| Pneumonia Payments Pneumonia Payments Payment for pneumonia (PN) patients. | $15,838 No Different than the National Average Payment | $14,145 No Different than the National Average Payment |
The payment measures add up all payments made to treat medical conditions starting the day the patient is hospitalized and continuing for the next 30 days. Patients admitted for a medical condition like a heart attack, heart failure, or pneumonia might need different tests, treatments, and services. The payment measures include payments made to the hospital, doctors, nurses, hospices and patient co-payments made during this time.
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| Quality Measure | Palmer Lutheran Health Center 112 JEFFERSON STREET WEST UNION, IA | Regional Health Services Of Howard County 235 8TH AVENUE WEST CRESCO, IA |
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| Heart Attack Payments Heart Attack Payments Payment for heart attack patients. | Not Available | Not Available |
| Heart Failure Payments Heart Failure Payments Payment for heart failure (HF) patients. | Average mortality and average payment | Not Available |
| Pneumonia Payments Pneumonia Payments Payment for pneumonia (PN) patients. | Average mortality and average payment | Average mortality and average payment |
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As medical treatment costs are so expensive finding a hospital that provides the best value of care is often a high priority for individuals. The Hospital Compare program provides information on treatment costs and value in relation to the success of treatment, so that you can select the hospital that provides best care possible for your budget.