Mile Bluff Medical Center, Mauston, 2023 Community Benefits
- Charity Care/Free Clinics
- Growing and Developing Our Health Care Workforce
- Health Equity
- Hospital-Supported Initiatives
Mile Bluff Provides Access to Free, Discounted Health Screenings
Every year, Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston provides traditional charity care to hundreds of patients, forgiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills. Not only does Mile Bluff offer help in big ways like this, it also assists with the ‘small,’ every-day things.
Recognizing that the fear of cost can often lead people to put off receiving routine, preventative care, Mile Bluff hosts monthly events to give area residents access to free, discounted, life-saving health screenings. The health fairs are offered in various locations throughout the year, and many Mile Bluff providers suggest the events to their patients as a cost-effective option for diagnosing and monitoring medical conditions.
Those who attend the health fairs can receive free blood pressure checks, blood sugar screenings, risk factor health reports, and hearing tests. Cholesterol testing is also available for a low out-of-pocket price of just $20.
All of these services help to equip area residents with information that helps them have a positive impact on their wellness, ultimately leading to an overall healthier community
Recognizing that the fear of cost can often lead people to put off receiving routine, preventative care, Mile Bluff hosts monthly events to give area residents access to free, discounted, life-saving health screenings. The health fairs are offered in various locations throughout the year, and many Mile Bluff providers suggest the events to their patients as a cost-effective option for diagnosing and monitoring medical conditions.
Those who attend the health fairs can receive free blood pressure checks, blood sugar screenings, risk factor health reports, and hearing tests. Cholesterol testing is also available for a low out-of-pocket price of just $20.
All of these services help to equip area residents with information that helps them have a positive impact on their wellness, ultimately leading to an overall healthier community
Mile Bluff Builds, Maintains a Strong Workforce
One way Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston responded to the unprecedented hiring challenges of today’s work environment, was by offering a medical assistant apprenticeship program. To help find candidates for this hard-to-fill position, Mile Bluff offered to cover the cost of tuition and provide on-the-job training. In exchange, apprentices would work at Mile Bluff during their year-long training program, and then stay with the organization for at least another two years after earning their certification.
Mile Bluff also focused efforts on recruiting medical providers, and was able to hire nine new practitioners. These additions allowed the organization to continue to meet the growing need for care in its clinic, hospital, emergency, urgent care, surgery and same-day care settings.
Aside from searching for new employees, Mile Bluff also continued its efforts to rebuild and maintain a positive working environment for its current team. Not only did the entire leadership group receive culture-specific training; but the staff was able to partake in morale-boosting initiatives throughout the year. There was a pig roast and bonfire event, free outings at a local concert venue, a bake-off competition, and events coordinated by Mile Bluff’s Fun Squad—a committee dedicated to ensuring that there is at least one fun thing planned for employees every month.
Mile Bluff recognizes that investing in its employees will ultimately have a positive impact on the people they serve. This is why, despite the need to focus so much attention on recruitment and retention, Mile Bluff never wavered in carrying out its mission in the community.
Mile Bluff also focused efforts on recruiting medical providers, and was able to hire nine new practitioners. These additions allowed the organization to continue to meet the growing need for care in its clinic, hospital, emergency, urgent care, surgery and same-day care settings.
Aside from searching for new employees, Mile Bluff also continued its efforts to rebuild and maintain a positive working environment for its current team. Not only did the entire leadership group receive culture-specific training; but the staff was able to partake in morale-boosting initiatives throughout the year. There was a pig roast and bonfire event, free outings at a local concert venue, a bake-off competition, and events coordinated by Mile Bluff’s Fun Squad—a committee dedicated to ensuring that there is at least one fun thing planned for employees every month.
Mile Bluff recognizes that investing in its employees will ultimately have a positive impact on the people they serve. This is why, despite the need to focus so much attention on recruitment and retention, Mile Bluff never wavered in carrying out its mission in the community.
Mile Bluff Offers Payment Options with MDsave, CareCredit
The fear of medical bills can be enough to stop individuals from seeking the care they need—especially if they have little or no health insurance. To provide patients with additional payment options, and some peace of mind, Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston has chosen to partner with MDsave and CareCredit.
With MDsave, patients can go online, and with the click of a button, pre-purchase select services at upfront, bundled, discounted rates. It is a great option for those who are uninsured or underinsured, those who have high deductibles or have been denied authorization, and those who are simply looking for more affordable pricing to cover out-of-pocket medical expenses. At Mile Bluff, MDsave can be used to pay for orthopedics, OB/GYN, pain management care, and more.
CareCredit is a credit card that can be used for out-of-pocket health and wellness expenses that are not covered by medical insurance—including purchases made on MDSave. Card approval is based on minimal qualifications, and the card offers special financing options that are not generally available with other credit cards. Not only does offering this card help patients with the immediate issue of medical bills, but it can also help them to build their credit for long-term success.
Mile Bluff, MDsave and CareCredit all work together to break down the barrier of cost that can sometimes get in the way of individuals seeking out the care they need.
With MDsave, patients can go online, and with the click of a button, pre-purchase select services at upfront, bundled, discounted rates. It is a great option for those who are uninsured or underinsured, those who have high deductibles or have been denied authorization, and those who are simply looking for more affordable pricing to cover out-of-pocket medical expenses. At Mile Bluff, MDsave can be used to pay for orthopedics, OB/GYN, pain management care, and more.
CareCredit is a credit card that can be used for out-of-pocket health and wellness expenses that are not covered by medical insurance—including purchases made on MDSave. Card approval is based on minimal qualifications, and the card offers special financing options that are not generally available with other credit cards. Not only does offering this card help patients with the immediate issue of medical bills, but it can also help them to build their credit for long-term success.
Mile Bluff, MDsave and CareCredit all work together to break down the barrier of cost that can sometimes get in the way of individuals seeking out the care they need.
Mile Bluff Addresses Community Needs in Unique Ways
Mile Bluff Medical Center exists for the community. The organization prides itself on progress that benefits the people it serves. Significant advancements were made this past year to bring new technology, services and experiences to the members of the community.
Aside from having a positive impact on the community through its medical mission, Mile Bluff has given back to the community through donations of money, supplies and time.
In the most recent community health needs assessment, access to affordable healthy foods, transportation and mental health services were identified as opportunities for improvement, along with jobs and a strong economy. While these things, in and of themselves, are not services provided by Mile Bluff, the organization recognized its ability to positively impact the community in these areas.
In response to these needs, Mile Bluff made donations to local food pantries, supported the community sharing supper, gave away free beef, created new jobs and purchased a new van to expand its transportation program. Mile Bluff also maintains partnerships with area counseling services and provides medication-assisted therapy for addiction issues.
This is just a glimpse into the positive effect Mile Bluff had on the community in the past year, which is what led the organization to be nominated for the local chamber’s Community Impact Award.
Aside from having a positive impact on the community through its medical mission, Mile Bluff has given back to the community through donations of money, supplies and time.
In the most recent community health needs assessment, access to affordable healthy foods, transportation and mental health services were identified as opportunities for improvement, along with jobs and a strong economy. While these things, in and of themselves, are not services provided by Mile Bluff, the organization recognized its ability to positively impact the community in these areas.
In response to these needs, Mile Bluff made donations to local food pantries, supported the community sharing supper, gave away free beef, created new jobs and purchased a new van to expand its transportation program. Mile Bluff also maintains partnerships with area counseling services and provides medication-assisted therapy for addiction issues.
This is just a glimpse into the positive effect Mile Bluff had on the community in the past year, which is what led the organization to be nominated for the local chamber’s Community Impact Award.
