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Continued Dedicated Service to Our Community Quarter 3, 2025 is now in the books…not closed, but being tabulated. The federal government is now partially shut down, but you won’t find MCH shutting down…hopefully for at least another lifetime or ten. It doesn't appear that our services will be compromised much during our Washington insiders politicking gestures. If we had been reliant on Telehealth services, we might have had a disruption in some care, as payment for those services has been suspended, but telehealth is not yet an often-used care vehicle for us. So, we will carry on and hope that the processing for payment of Medicare and Medicaid claims does not get disturbed (it isn’t supposed to be).   As we head into another Medicare Coverage enrollment period, I want to repeat the message we have been delivering for a few October/Novembers now. Traditional Medicare is your proven source for paying the highest percentage of your healthcare claims, over any of the other Advantage Plans that offer you medical coverage. It may not offer the perks of “a fitness membership” or slightly lower premiums, but it will allow you to see the doctor or hospital of your choice, and mostly without exhaustive preauthorization requirements for the services you need or your doctor orders. Advantage Plans can offer value for those healthy patients that do not use much healthcare. But if you have chronic conditions and/or are prone to seeing an array of specialties over the course of a year – please consider staying signed up with Traditional Medicare. The other options truly are not Medicare, even though they are funded by CMS – they are managed by for profit insurance companies, from which us hospitals must really battle with to receive our due payments! Thank you for that consideration!!   We have received our season’s flu vaccine and encourage everyone to stay tuned to our Website’s Calendar for our posted drive through option(s), to easily acquire your vaccination shots. You can also get them during a regularly scheduled Clinic visit.   Nice to have the Chiefs give us a couple of wins since my last newsletter. And congratulations to our City and County for putting on a nice week of historical recognition around the Santa Fe Trail Bicentennial. Hope everyone is enjoying this great fall weather. Have a great next two weeks! -Kevin Leeper, CEO

Continued Dedicated Service to Our Community A pay period beginning with the summer ending Holiday of Labor Day maintained a somewhat sluggish business stature for the rest of the two weeks. Who wants to be sick in these rather perfect days of fall – although we were wetter than usual? As mentioned last week, several of our local crew were trained at the KHA convention, and several new staff were better oriented to our Cerner Rev Cycle software center in Russell. The most impactful learning came from our Eide Bailley consultant, Ralph Llewellyn, who wrapped up his four month-long off-site assessment of MCH, with an onsite workshop in which we prioritized eleven different projects with timelines ranging from two months for completion to one of nearly eighteen months to fully develop. We left with a commitment to find ways of improving our efficiencies through technology, AI driven wherever appropriate, and through our ongoing attentiveness to deliver quality care with each and every encounter.   I remain concerned that recent months’ statistical numbers are lagging to the same months’ numbers as last year. In a time of shifting sands on the Federal healthcare front, with lots of looming changes being final crafted at the policy and procedural level, I know that we cannot be as well poised to embrace the changes with shrinking or flat numbers. Some of our shrinkage has been due to staffing holes in a couple of our service lines, and there is some encouragement as those are being resolved.   We pause and celebrate our Housekeeping team this week, as part of National Housekeeping Week. Our team does a great job in their demanding role, and we are proud of each of them. I remain a bit apologetic about the extended timeline it is taking to get our tiles fully replaced in all of our hallways. I thank everyone for both their patience and tolerance of the added noise it has created. Have a great two weeks, everybody! And let’s get a win this weekend, Chiefs-we are not accustomed to losing! - Kevin Leeper, CEO

Continued Dedicated Service to Our Community It was great to have a contingent of six folks from Morris County Hospital at last week’s KHA Convention. It takes a real effort to get away to these overnight events, and my hope has been to grow our participation year by year. But I must also temper that desire somewhat and say a big thank you to those who stayed home to take care of our real business! However, the training we receive and the added value of networking with our peers do have some real merit for those of us who can get away. And the vendors at the event always introduce the latest technologies and software enhancements that can assist with our processes. My attending the event has made this report a few days late.   I look forward to a report to be given onsite next week, via a grant paid operations assessment of MCH, performed by Eide Bailley, paid for by USDA, and sponsored by the National Rural Healthcare Association. The preliminary report has indicated some opportunities for improvement, a few of which were anticipated, but I am most interested in hearing just how they suggest we implement them. A side benefit could easily be the formation of a more dialed in financing partner, USDA, pending how we respond to the recommendations.   We are ending a long-lasting project of correcting claims posting errors, emanating from a change in contracted billing services at the end of 2024. The number of errors proved to reach further depths than first thought, so the restoration of accuracy to all accounts took most of our spring and summer months. At last, we can release patient statements this week and hopefully return to normal processing. I wish to thank all our patrons who have patiently waited for us to repair what coulda shoulda never been broken. You can see on our website my letter being sent out this week with each statement.   August wrapped up with heavier than normal overnight patient days and less overall than normal outpatient services. Some of this was a product of provider vacations and some was a result of seasonal swings…something I am getting more used to here in rural Kansas. Just want to thank everyone who cares for our patients like they would wish to be cared for…Have a great two weeks, everybody! - Kevin Leeper, CEO

Patient Forms & Information This page contains the complete list of forms for Morris County Hospital. Professionals are available to assure confidential care of your medical records and proper certification of your hospital stay. New Patient Packet Click to download General Patient Forms Financial Assistance for 2025 Living Will Declaration Power of Attorney Direct Access Lab Form Info Release Authorization Care of Minors Authorization Kansas Voter Declination Income & Demographic Data Family Planning Forms Female Health History Birth Control Guide Breast Pump Questionnaire Postpartum Diet Questionnaire Info Exchange Authorization Birth Control Pill Consent Breast Pump Agreement Infant Diet Questionnaire Family Planning Consent Birth Control Patch Consent WIC Responsibilities Toddler Diet Questionnaire HIV Test Consent Birth Control Shot Consent Prenatal Diet Questionnaire Child Diet Questionnaire Immunization / Vaccine Information & Forms Child and Adult immunizations available. Call for appointment! 2023-24 School Requirements Vaccine Consent Form Health Worker Vaccine Visit the CDC's website for immunization information... CDC Immunizations MCH Privacy Policy Notice of Privacy

On this page... Insurance Motor Accidents Workers Comp Standard Charges Billing Info Billing & Payment Information Pay Bill Here Click button to the left to get started. AblePay Health Program is a way that our patients can save up to 13% on their out-of-pocket medical expenses (deductibles and coinsurance). As a member, you have flexible payment options on every bill and the full support of AblePay’s billing experts if you have a question. The program is NO-COST and works with any primary health insurance, including Medicare. You can also include family members on your AblePay account. AblePay Customer Service Phone : 484-292-4000 AblePay Customer Service Email : support@ablepayhealth.com Please feel free to contact us at 620-767-6811, ext 325 with questions. We accept payments by mail, phone, or in person as well. Quick Pay Payment Solution Pay Bill Here The link below provides another option for our patients to make online payments for their accounts here at MCH. Please follow the prompts as they will guide you through the process. Should you have any questions or issues with this payment solution please contact our office at 620-767-6811, extension 325. Paying for Your Care Thank you for choosing Morris County Hospital, we are pleased that you and your physician have chosen us to help with your medical needs. This information has been compiled to help assist you in understanding the process and responsibilities of billing for services and care while you or your loved ones have been here. Please be advised that in addition to a bill for our services, you may also receive a bill for other professional services while a patient here (i.e. from your physician, or consulting physicians, radiologist, etc.) Questions? Our Patient Accounts staff will be happy to respond to questions about your bill, insurance correspondence, or payments. To reach us call 620-767-6811, Monday through Friday from 7 am to 5 pm. Payment Arrangments If you need to make arrangements to pay your bill or help with securing a loan from a local bank, please contact our Patient Accounts individual at 620-767-6811 ext 325. Financial Assistance Morris County Hospital offers a Financial Assistance Program that provides medical care free for patients who qualify based upon income guidelines. For assistance please contact either Patient Accounts at 620-767-6811 ext 325. Application for Financial Assistance Insurance Insurance Requirements Before hospitalization or use of outpatient services, you are responsible for meeting any special requirements of your insurance plan, such as prior approval, referrals, pre-certification, or obtaining a second opinion. If you have insurance that requires you to contact your Primary Care Physician prior to going to the emergency room, you are responsible for calling your physician for approval. Most insurance plans have special steps which must be followed unless you are seeking treatment for a life-threatening condition. Referral forms must be submitted to your insurance company by your physician. In most cases, the hospital is not allowed to provide referral forms. Insurance plans are quite different and you need to know your plan requirements. If they are not met, your benefits can be greatly reduced or denied by your insurance company. For questions on the above issues, please consult your insurance company, or our Admissions Department at 620-767-6811 ext. 325. Insurance Filing Morris County Hospital will file your insurance claim for you. Because of special requirements by insurance companies and frequent changes in the requirements, it is necessary for us to have a copy of your current insurance card. When we file your insurance, we will send you a summary of the charges being filed, if you require an itemized bill, please contact us. We will ask your insurance company to send payment directly to the Morris County Hospital, allowing your insurance company time to process and pay your bill. If payment has not been received within six weeks of the filing date, you will be billed for the unpaid balance. Motor Vehicle Accidents If you sustain an injury associated with a motor vehicle accident you must provide Morris County Hospital with information on your motor vehicle insurance carrier. Please notify our billing department when a claim number has been assigned. You must report your injury to your own motor vehicle insurance carrier. Kansas law requires claims related to injuries occurring as a result of ownership, operation, maintenance, or use of a motor vehicle to be filed with a motor vehicle insurance. Any claim for an injury arising from contact with a motor vehicle, even if the vehicle is not moving, must first be filed with your motor vehicle insurance. Most health insurance plans will not consider the claim until it has been filed with the motor vehicle insurance. Worker’s Compensation Injuries If you believe you have a work-related injury, you are required to provide Morris County Hospital with the name and address of your employer. You must report the accident to your employer within 24 hours. Failure to do so may result in loss of benefits. Health insurance plans generally will not pay claims determined to be work related. Morris County Hospital Standard Charges To improve price transparency, all U.S. hospitals and health systems are required to provide lists of standard hospital charges ― also called a chargemaster ― so patients can compare prices across hospitals. Here are a few considerations to keep in mind as you view the list of standard charges (chargemaster). These charges are rarely the price that patients pay. The chargemaster lists the dollar amount set for each service prior to insurance contract/benefit plan discounts or self-pay discounts being applied, so the price patients pay tends to be less than the standard charge. Hospital charges differ from patient to patient for the same service depending upon variations in treatment. Patients who are eligible for financial assistance also receive additional discounts. Items included in a charge vary across hospital systems. For example, what’s included in one hospital’s charge for room and board may differ from another hospital’s charge ― some hospitals bundle services together into a single charge that others may list separately. Looking at various hospital charges does not provide any indication of quality of service and outcomes. Price Transparency Tool & Information Video Instructions to use the Price Transparency Solution For the most accurate estimate of the cost of care, patients can contact Morris County Hospital at costestimate@mrcohosp.com or call 620-767-6811 for assistance in understanding the charges and related costs for a procedure or visit. Kevin Leeper, CEO 620-767-6811, Extension 146 Ron Christenson, CFO 620-767-6811, Extension 120 Billing Information Morris County Hospital strives to serve you in an effective and efficient manner. We realize that financial concerns can add to the stress of any medical need. This information is supplied to assist you in settling your accounts. Office Hours: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday Medical Bill Rights A summary statement of your account is mailed every four weeks. An itemized bill is available upon request. After all insurances have paid on the accounts, payment in full is requested. Payments on accounts can be made via cash, personal checks, or by money orders. For your convenience MasterCard, Visa, and Discover Card are also accepted. MCH is now offering online bill payments as well. Your account statements will indicate how to process those payment options. For self pay patients (those without any insurance coverage) we offer a 15% discount for payment in full upon receipt of the first statement. If you are not able to pay the balance of your account in full upon receipt of your first statement, please contact Patient Accounts at 620-767-6811 and ask for extension 325. For those individuals that qualify, Morris County Hospital has a Financial Assistance Policy to help patients that do not have the resources to pay for the healthcare services that they have received. Please contact Patient Accounts if you want to learn more about this policy. (Click here for Income guidelines and application for assistance. ) Should you believe that your insurance company has not paid in accordance with your health plan policy, please contact your insurance company before calling Morris County Hospital. Further Billing Questions? Call (620) 767-6811 Ext. 325 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30pm for Medicare, Blue Cross, and Medicaid All other insurance, including auto accidents and workers compensation or Private-pay accounts or to set up a payment plan on a current account

Morris County Hospital Healthcare Click here to self-enroll in our Patient Portal Beginning September 1, 2024 Copay will be collected at time of service Quick Links Services Locations Patient Portal Pay Bill Standard Charges HOME-Navigation-01-We HOME-Navigation-02-Primary HOME-Navigation-05-Specialty HOME-Navigation-01-We 1/5 Medical Professional and Stetoscope Blood Pressure Exam Brain Scan Medical Professional and Stetoscope 1/5 At Morris County Hospital, We are proud that Morris County Hospital stands as a beacon of healthcare excellence in the greater Council Grove area community. As a county-owned, not-for-profit hospital, our 21-bed critical access hospital is on a mission to provide personal, high-tech care to individuals of all ages, from the tiniest newborns to the wisest among us. At Morris County Hospital, patient-centered care isn't just a phrase; it's a way of life. Morris County Hospital understands that healthcare is not one-size-fits-all. Every patient is unique, and their medical needs vary. That's why we are dedicated to offering personalized care to individuals across the lifespan. Whether you're a new parent seeking care for your newborn or a senior citizen requiring specialized attention, our skilled healthcare professionals are here to meet your needs. In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, staying up-to-date with the latest medical technology is paramount. At Morris County Hospital, we take pride in our commitment to high-tech care. From advanced diagnostic equipment to cutting-edge treatment options, we leverage technology to enhance the quality of care we deliver. This ensures that patients receive the most effective and efficient treatment available. We recognize that the healing process extends beyond medical treatment. The support process is just as crucial, and that's why we actively encourage the involvement of both patients and their families in the decision-making and care processes. This collaborative approach fosters trust, open communication, and a sense of empowerment among patients and their loved ones. It ensures that healthcare decisions are made with the patient's best interests in mind and that the patient's voice is heard every step of the way. Morris County Hospital named a Chartis ‘Top 100 Critical Access Hospital in 2025 , embodies the spirit of community-driven healthcare. Our dedication to personal, high-tech care for all ages, coupled with our emphasis on patient and family involvement, sets us apart as a healthcare provider who truly cares about the well-being of our patients. In historic Council Grove, where the past meets the future, Morris County Hospital stands as a pillar of health and healing. With our unwavering commitment to personalized care and cutting-edge technology, Morris County Hospital continues to be a beacon of hope and a source of comfort for the residents of this cherished community. We are here for you from the start to manage your health with clinical expertise and personal care because, at Morris County Hospital, we care. ♥️ Specialist Calendar To Make An Appointment With A Specialist: Dr. Bedros; Flint Hills Dialysis Clinic, 785-565-9500 Dr. Boolani; St. Francis Heart & Vascular Center, 785-233-9643 Dr. Chow; Cotton O'Neil Heart Clinic, 785-270-4100 Dr. Hunt; General Surgeon, MCH Medical Clinic, 620-767-5126 Dr. Ranaweera; Manhattan Heart & Vascular Clinic, 785-539-4644 Dr. Rosso; Associated Urologists, 785-537-8710 Dr. Samani; Orthopedic Surgeon, MCH Medical Clinic, 620-767-5126 Crya Smith, PA; Manhattan Heart & Vascular Clinic, 785-539-4644 Upcoming Events Multiple Dates Caregiver Support Group Thu, Oct 09 Council Grove More info Learn more Drive Thru Flu Clinic Fri, Oct 17 MCH Medical Clinic More info Learn more MCH Latest News Administrator Bi-Weekly Review For Two Weeks Ending August 16th, 2025 As I write this, we are a field goal away in days (3) from our first meaningful football game of 2025…courtesy of our own K-State... jnthibodeaux Aug 21 2 min read Administrator Bi-Weekly Review For Two Weeks Ending July 19th, 2025 This summer continues to be rather eventful across our lands; with some things we just might have preferred not experiencing. It was nice... jnthibodeaux Jul 29 2 min read Administrator Bi-Weekly Review For Two Weeks Ending July 5th, 2025 It was an interesting two weeks, which included the celebration of our 249 th Birthday as the world’s greatest nation, as well as the... rgensman Jul 14 3 min read Read more news