Community Health Network · Kokomo, IN
4 of 5
CMS star rating
111
Beds
4,761
Inpatient discharges a year
$248.1M
Net patient revenue a year
40
In-network payers
Community Howard Regional Health is a 111-bed voluntary non-profit - private hospital in Kokomo, IN, affiliated with Community Health Network. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 40 in-network payers and 379 disclosed rate categories.
The 24 services Community Howard Regional Health most likely performs, ranked by likely volume and what it is paid. Each service names one insurer. * marks hidden insurer names; A, B and C rank the remaining rates from low to high and reset for each service.
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Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 807
$7,146 - $17,867
from 4 insurers · median $11,717
CMS lists this service as CPT 59400, the obstetrician's global fee. The hospital bills the delivery stay as MS-DRG 807, so these are facility case rates.
Hospital reports neonatal nursery services to CMS
Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 788
$15,157 - $20,954
from 3 insurers · median $18,668
CMS lists this service as CPT 59510, the obstetrician's global fee. The hospital bills the delivery stay as MS-DRG 788, so these are facility case rates.
Hospital reports neonatal nursery services to CMS
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 470
$20,443 - $51,118
from 4 insurers · median $33,082
53 Medicare discharges for this DRG in CMS hospital data
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 216
$154,647 - $259,254
from 4 insurers · median $186,100
Hospital reports cardiac thoracic surgery services to CMS
Digestive procedures
CPT 45385
$3,494 - $5,785
from 3 insurers · median $5,378
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 460
$63,008 - $101,690
from 4 insurers · median $80,361
Hospital reports orthopedic surgery services to CMS
Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 807
$7,146 - $17,867
from 4 insurers · median $11,717
CMS lists this service as CPT 59610, the obstetrician's global fee. The hospital bills the delivery stay as MS-DRG 807, so these are facility case rates.
Hospital reports neonatal nursery services to CMS
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 47562
$10,144 - $12,735
from 3 insurers · median $11,318
18 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Digestive procedures
CPT 45380
$3,494 - $6,056
from 3 insurers · median $5,785
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 43239
$371 - $6,334
from 3 insurers · median $3,494
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 473
$38,592 - $48,010
from 3 insurers · median $47,118
Hospital reports orthopedic surgery services to CMS
Digestive procedures
CPT 49650
$9,455 - $18,540
from 3 insurers · median $11,318
18 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Orthopedics and pain
CPT 20610
$3,431 - $5,240
from 2 insurers · median $4,336
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 74177
$297 - $312
from 2 insurers · median $305
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Gynecology
CPT 58571
$7,916 - $27,470
from 3 insurers · median $11,318
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Urology
CPT 50590
$11,272 - $28,664
from 4 insurers · median $11,935
20 Medicare claims in Level 4 Urology and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Gynecology
CPT 58661
$10,144 - $11,318
from 3 insurers · median $11,283
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Gynecology
CPT 58558
$4,011 - $7,970
from 3 insurers · median $6,592
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Mammography
CPT 77067
$83 - $256
from 3 insurers · median $93
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Gynecology
CPT 58662
$10,444 - $20,600
from 3 insurers · median $11,318
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Nuclear imaging
CPT 78452
$391 - $1,092
from 2 insurers · median $742
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Ear, nose and throat
CPT 69436
$3,494 - $7,970
from 3 insurers · median $3,873
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Skin and soft tissue
CPT 10005
$2,846 - $5,334
from 3 insurers · median $5,019
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Nuclear imaging
CPT 78815
$1,213 - $1,300
from 2 insurers · median $1,257
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Median rate as a percent of Medicare across the outpatient services above, and how many services sit above or below the same insurer's median at nearby hospitals. * marks hidden insurer names. These table labels track the same insurers across services; the labels on each service card reset.
| Insurer | Services | Median % of Medicare | Above nearby | Below nearby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurer A* | 8 | 548% | 3 | 0 |
| Insurer B* | 19 | 317% | 5 | 9 |
| Insurer C* | 24 | 183% | 5 | 8 |
| Insurer D* | 23 | 164% | 6 | 7 |
How we chose these services: 4 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 9 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 11 are typical for the service lines it reports to CMS. Rates come from insurer and hospital price transparency files as of October 2026. Rates under a quarter of Medicare or over 20 times Medicare are left out as likely physician-fee rows or file errors. Book a demo to see all 300 CMS shoppable services for Community Howard Regional Health, or start a free trial.
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Quality
4 of 5 stars
Doctors and services
Accredited by The Joint Commission
Finances
$248.1M net patient revenue
Ownership and leadership
Private (not for profit)
The employer identification numbers (EINs) health plans and networks list for Community Howard Regional Health in the in-network rate files they publish, with the organization NPIs billed under each.
| Tax ID (EIN) | Plans and networks listing it | Organization NPIs |
|---|---|---|
| 35-1865344Community Howard Regional Health INC | 64Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare (incl Optum, Rocky Mountain, Health Plan of Nevada, Sierra Health), Allied Benefit Systems, Ambetter and 59 more | 1902878994 Community Howard Regional Health Inc1619916954 Imaging Center Of North Central Indiana Inc.1881947133 Community Howard Regional Health Incand 4 more |
Source: PayerPrice analysis of insurers' Transparency in Coverage in-network files. An EIN can cover several hospitals and clinics in a health system, and insurers sometimes list other organizations' NPIs under it.
3500 South Lafountain Street, Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 776-8000
How Community Howard Regional Health compares with other US facilities on the measures CMS publishes, mostly from Medicare patients.
Overall star rating
4 of 5
Higher than 58% of US hospitals
Combines death rates, safety, readmissions, patient experience and timely care
Death rates
Worse on 1 of 6 measures
0 better, 5 no different, 1 worse than the US rate
Deaths within 30 days, such as after a heart attack, pneumonia or stroke
Safety
No different on 7 measures
0 better, 7 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Infections, surgical complications and other harm in the hospital
Readmissions
Better on 1 of 10 measures
1 better, 9 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Patients back in the hospital or ER soon after leaving
Patient survey rating
4 of 5
Higher than 60% of US hospitals
From the HCAHPS survey of recent inpatients
Would definitely recommend
76%
Higher than 65% of US hospitals
US median: 71%
Surveyed patients who would definitely recommend the hospital
Hospital-acquired condition penalty
Not penalized
Not among the worst-performing 25%
Medicare cuts payments 1% for the worst-performing 25% of hospitals on infections and injuries acquired in the hospital
Serious complications (PSI 90)
0.97
Higher than 54% of US hospitals
US median: 0.96
Risk-adjusted composite of complications such as bedsores, falls with hip fracture and blood clots after surgery; lower is better
Time in the ER before going home
150 min
Higher than 51% of US hospitals
US median: 148 min
Median minutes from arrival to leaving for ER patients who were sent home; lower is better
Sepsis care
40%
Lower than 92% of US hospitals
US median: 65%
Patients with severe sepsis or septic shock who got every step of the recommended early treatment; higher is better
| Measure | Result | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Overall star ratingCMS: Overall hospital quality star rating | 4 of 5 | |
| Death rates | Worse on 1 of 6 measures | |
| Safety | No different on 7 measures | |
| Readmissions | Better on 1 of 10 measures | |
| Patient survey ratingCMS: Summary star rating | 4 of 5 | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Would definitely recommendCMS: "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital | 76% | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Hospital-acquired condition penaltyCMS: HAC Reduction Program payment reduction | Not penalized | 2026 |
| Serious complications (PSI 90)CMS: Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90) | 0.97 | 2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 |
| Time in the ER before going homeCMS: Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better | 150 min | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Sepsis careCMS: Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 40% | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, released 2026-08-13. US comparisons rank this facility among every facility CMS reports for each measure. See Medicare Care Compare.
How Medicare adjusts Community Howard Regional Health's inpatient payments for its readmissions, quality and cost results.
No penalty
Readmissions penalty
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program adjustment for excess readmissions, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
+0.01% on Medicare payments
Value-based purchasing
Hospital Value-Based Purchasing bonus or reduction for quality and cost, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
Each result CMS publishes for Community Howard Regional Health, beside the US median and the average of IN hospitals. The rank says what share of US hospitals the result is better or worse than; counts and confidence limits are not ranked.
Risk-adjusted 30-day death rates and surgical complications; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | IN average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients2023-04-01 to 2025-03-31 · 48 cases | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.223 | Worse than 48% of US hospitals | |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 1,035 cases | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.041 | Better than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 58 cases | 11.7 | 11.8 | 12.13 | Better than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 2.479 | |||
| Death rate for COPD patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 113 cases | 12.7 | 8.5 | 8.628 | Worse than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 160 cases | 13.5 | 11 | 11.45 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 207 cases | 18.6 | 15.2 | 15.69 | Worse than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for stroke patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 74 cases | 10.3 | 11.6 | 12.44 | Better than 74% of US hospitals | |
| Pressure ulcer rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,660 cases | 0.35 | 0.51 | 0.487 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 73% of US hospitals |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 180 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 2,229 cases | 0.31 | 0.2 | 0.2199 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 94% of US hospitals |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 2,242 cases | 0.29 | 0.27 | 0.2682 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 72% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 378 cases | 2.18 | 2.29 | 2.221 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 69% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 147 cases | 1.63 | 1.63 | 1.718 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 50% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 148 cases | 12.51 | 8.88 | 9.677 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 87% of US hospitals |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 411 cases | 2.96 | 3.4 | 3.374 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 82% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative sepsis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 145 cases | 4.76 | 5.105 | 5.188 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 74% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 99 cases | 1.72 | 1.72 | 1.757 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 48% of US hospitals |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 351 cases | 0.97 | 1.02 | 1.054 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 67% of US hospitals |
Unplanned returns to a hospital after a stay or an outpatient procedure; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | IN average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 61 cases | -7.6 | 4.2 | 3.221 | Better than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 162 cases | -13.1 | 1.25 | -4.257 | Better than 70% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 204 cases | -22.7 | 3.85 | -1.706 | Better than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | ||||
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)2022-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 253 cases | 13 | 12.9 | 12.92 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 50% of US hospitals |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 118 cases | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.62 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 50% of US hospitals |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 118 cases | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.527 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 48% of US hospitals |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 111 cases | 1.1 | 1 | 1.012 | No Different than expected | Worse than 69% of US hospitals |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 85 cases | 14.6 | 14.4 | 14.24 | Worse than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission for CABG2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 10.8 | |||
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 227 cases | 18.8 | 19.8 | 19.64 | Better than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 205 cases | 18.7 | 21.3 | 20.96 | Better than 98% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 51 cases | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.687 | Better than 52% of US hospitals | |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 277 cases | 16 | 17.2 | 16.99 | Better than 92% of US hospitals |
Standardized infection ratios (1 is the US baseline) and the counts behind them; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | IN average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.033 | 0.172 | 0.2 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 3.301 | 1.504 | 1.999 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1,648 | 1,370 | 3,654 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.494 | 0.9835 | 3.695 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1 | 0 | 1.945 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.669 | 0.484 | 0.5915 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 66% of US hospitals |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2611 | No Different than National Benchmark | ||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.48 | 1.392 | 1.872 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2,013 | 1,799 | 3,278 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2.024 | 1.377 | 3.981 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 1.89 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0.399 | 0.5887 | No Different than National Benchmark | The best result, shared by 24% of US hospitals |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.308 | 0.2345 | 0.2335 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 6.073 | 2.135 | 2.51 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 42 | 61 | 85.67 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.088 | 1.591 | 2.324 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2 | 1 | 1.517 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.838 | 0.7155 | 0.6725 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 92% of US hospitals |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.3586 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 3.862 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 12 | 38 | 65.5 | ||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.112 | 0.328 | 0.5781 | ||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1 | 0 | 0.5769 | ||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.127 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.1776 | No Different than National Benchmark | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2.771 | 1.855 | 2.236 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 20,002 | 14,451 | 30,946 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.081 | 0.567 | 1.802 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 1.157 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0.597 | 0.5507 | No Different than National Benchmark | The best result, shared by 18% of US hospitals |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.053 | 0.127 | 0.1983 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.048 | 0.747 | 1.34 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 19,799 | 13,646 | 28,686 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 6.307 | 5.683 | 14.93 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2 | 2 | 5.452 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.317 | 0.279 | 0.3807 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 55% of US hospitals |
How recent inpatients answered each survey question, with CMS's star rating per topic.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | IN average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room was "always" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 75 | 73 | 73.32 | Better than 56% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "sometimes" or "never" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 6 | 8 | 8.475 | Better than 65% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "usually" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 19 | 18 | 18.21 | ||
| Cleanliness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 89 | 87 | 86.92 | Better than 66% of US hospitals | |
| Cleanliness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 4 | 4 | 3.539 | Better than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 81 | 80 | 79.54 | Better than 56% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 93 | 91 | 91.55 | Better than 69% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 3 | 4 | 3.673 | Better than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.539 | Better than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 16 | 16 | 16.78 | ||
| Doctors "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 78 | 79 | 78.89 | Worse than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 91 | 91 | 90.7 | Better than 45% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 5 | 5 | 4.871 | Better than 44% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.079 | Worse than 37% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 17 | 16 | 16.24 | ||
| Staff "always" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 66 | 61 | 60.05 | Better than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 80 | 77 | 76.1 | Better than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 17 | 19 | 20.45 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 3 | 3 | 2.494 | Better than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 17 | 19 | 19.5 | ||
| Discharge information - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 87 | 86 | 86.69 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 13 | 13 | 12.7 | Better than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Discharge information - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.573 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 87 | 87 | 87.3 | Better than 47% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 13 | 14 | 13.57 | Better than 59% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 87 | 86 | 86.43 | Better than 59% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 69 | 74 | 73.26 | Worse than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 6 | 7 | 6.316 | Better than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 25 | 19 | 20.43 | ||
| Doctors "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 80 | 77 | 77.15 | Better than 65% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 4 | 6 | 5.469 | Better than 70% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 16 | 17 | 17.38 | ||
| Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 85 | 85 | 85.09 | Worse than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.418 | Worse than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 11 | 11 | 11.49 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "6" or lower (low)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 7 | 8 | 7.436 | Better than 52% of US hospitals | |
| Patients who gave a rating of "7" or "8" (medium)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 20 | 20 | 19.5 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 73 | 72 | 73.07 | Better than 54% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 89 | 88 | 88.67 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.539 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 80 | 74 | 73.46 | Better than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 7 | 9 | 9.908 | Better than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 13 | 16 | 16.63 | ||
| Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 75 | 75 | 74.65 | Better than 48% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 5 | 5 | 5.184 | Better than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 20 | 20 | 20.16 | ||
| Nurses "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 80 | 77 | 76.87 | Better than 69% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 2 | 4 | 4.01 | Better than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 18 | 19 | 19.12 | ||
| Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 89 | 86 | 86.3 | Better than 70% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 1 | 3 | 2.327 | Better than 77% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 10 | 11 | 11.38 | ||
| "Always" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 62 | 59 | 59.53 | Better than 58% of US hospitals | |
| "Sometimes" or "never" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 6 | 9 | 8.455 | Better than 70% of US hospitals | |
| "Usually" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 32 | 31 | 32.01 | ||
| Quietness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 85 | 82 | 82.71 | Better than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Quietness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.517 | Better than 56% of US hospitals | |
| "NO", patients would not recommend the hospital (they probably would not or definitely would not recommend it)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 4 | 5 | 4.822 | Better than 57% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 76 | 71 | 71.47 | Better than 65% of US hospitals | |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 90 | 87 | 87.91 | Better than 68% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would probably recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 20 | 23 | 23.71 | ||
| Recommend hospital - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 4 | 4 | 3.82 | Better than 42% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 52 | 47 | 45.48 | Better than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 27 | 30 | 31.64 | Better than 65% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 21 | 22 | 22.88 | ||
| Summary star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.382 | Better than 60% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 13 | 12 | 11.77 | Worse than 52% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 319 cases | 87 | 88 | 88.23 | Worse than 52% of US hospitals |
How often the hospital gave recommended care, and how fast.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | IN average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | medium | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 6.4 | |||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 1,206 cases | 1 | 1 | 0.8718 | Worse than 34% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 0.125 | |||
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination2024-10-01 to 2025-03-31 · 1,203 cases | 91 | 79 | 81.09 | Better than 74% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 358 cases | 154 | 154 | 155 | Better than 50% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 337 cases | 150 | 148 | 150 | Worse than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 14 cases | 275 | 247 | 240 | Worse than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 307 | |||
| Left before being seen2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 35,083 cases | 4 | 1 | 1.5 | Worse than 88% of US hospitals | |
| Head CT results2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 13 cases | 92 | 74 | 71.52 | Better than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 27 cases | 85 | 97 | 91.79 | Worse than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 55 | |||
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 51.85 | |||
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 1,102 cases | 14 | 15 | 15.17 | Better than 52% of US hospitals | |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 249 cases | 40 | 65 | 64.84 | Worse than 92% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 47 | 73 | 69.13 | Worse than 91% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 43 cases | 72 | 88 | 83.4 | Worse than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 249 cases | 77 | 82 | 82.45 | Worse than 67% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 138 cases | 79 | 94 | 92.86 | Worse than 93% of US hospitals | |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 63 cases | 98 | 98 | 96.86 | Better than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 72.33 | |||
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 22024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 61 cases | 98 | 94 | 94.11 | Better than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 89.36 | |||
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 94.47 |
How often scans were ordered when they may not be needed; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | IN average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdomen CT Use of Contrast Material2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 5.5 | 5 | 5.816 | Worse than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Breast Cancer Screening Recall Rates2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 7.7 | 6.6 | 6.045 | Worse than 63% of US hospitals |
Medicare spending around an inpatient stay compared with the US (1 is the US median).
| Measure | This hospital | US median | IN average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 1.009 | Worse than 47% of US hospitals |
The scores Medicare uses to raise or lower inpatient payments; higher is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | IN average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain scoreFY 2026 | 2 | 20 | 18.11 | Worse than 88% of US hospitals | |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 0.5 | 5 | 4.553 | Worse than 88% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain scoreFY 2026 | 10 | 10 | 11.25 | Better than 43% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.839 | Worse than 44% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement domain scoreFY 2026 | 48 | 34 | 37.66 | Better than 72% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 12 | 8.75 | 9.491 | Better than 72% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety domain scoreFY 2026 | 56.67 | 40 | 43.71 | Better than 77% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 14.17 | 10 | 10.93 | Better than 76% of US hospitals | |
| VBP total performance scoreFY 2026 | 29.17 | 29.5 | 27.64 | Worse than 51% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain score | 46 | 44 | 20 | 8 | 12 | 2 |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain score | 11.5 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0.5 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain score | 20 | Not Available | 20 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain score | 5 | Not Available | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 2.5 |
| VBP person and community engagement domain score | 51 | Not Available | Not Available | 23 | 48 | 48 |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain score | 12.75 | Not Available | Not Available | 5.75 | 12 | 12 |
| VBP safety domain score | 60 | Not Available | Not Available | 50 | 37.5 | 56.67 |
| VBP safety weighted domain score | 15 | Not Available | Not Available | 12.5 | 9.375 | 14.17 |
| VBP total performance score | 44.25 | Not Available | Not Available | 22.75 | 24.38 | 29.17 |
Excess readmission ratios by condition; above 1 means more readmissions than expected.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | IN average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.9341 | 0.9995 | 0.9945 | Better than 86% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 1.004 | |||
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 113 cases | 0.9888 | 0.9969 | 1.004 | Better than 57% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 165 cases | 0.9815 | 0.9983 | 1.001 | Better than 62% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.8588 | 0.9916 | 0.9883 | Better than 85% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 192 cases | 0.9799 | 0.9955 | 0.993 | Better than 61% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP | 1.037 | 0.9751 | 0.9411 | 0.8856 | 0.9036 | 0.9341 |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP | 0.9269 | 0.9627 | 0.9511 | 0.9592 | 0.9469 | 0.9888 |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP | 1.032 | 1.038 | 0.9439 | 0.9711 | 0.9997 | 0.9815 |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP | 0.8889 | 0.9238 | 1.004 | 0.9059 | 0.828 | 0.8588 |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP | 1.03 | 1 | 1.028 | 0.9783 | 0.9951 | 0.9799 |
Infection ratios, the PSI 90 composite and the total score Medicare ranks hospitals on; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | IN average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAUTI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0 | 0.489 | 0.5461 | The best result, shared by 14% of US hospitals | |
| CDI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.333 | 0.346 | 0.4008 | Better than 52% of US hospitals | |
| CLABSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0 | 0.559 | 0.5853 | The best result, shared by 14% of US hospitals | |
| HAC Reduction Program payment reductionFY 2026 | No | ||||
| MRSA standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.406 | 0.6405 | 0.5928 | Better than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90)2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.9712 | 0.9628 | 0.9572 | Worse than 54% of US hospitals | |
| SSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 2.022 | 0.7945 | 0.9162 | Worse than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Total HAC scoreFY 2026 | -0.27 | -0.0453 | -0.151 | Better than 66% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAC Reduction Program payment reduction | No | No | N/A | No | No | No |
| Total HAC score | -0.8112 | -0.8146 | 0 | -0.2536 | -0.2713 | -0.27 |
Source: CMS Care Compare hospital files, latest release 2026-09-30, with program results for earlier fiscal years from CMS's archived snapshots. US medians and ranks count every hospital CMS reports; state averages are plain means of the state's reporting hospitals, not CMS's patient-weighted state rates.
The Joint Commission (since 2019)
Accreditation
None
Medical school affiliation
Private (not for profit)
Ownership type
162
Medicare-certified beds
200
Registered nurses (full-time equivalent)
1966
In Medicare since
Source: CMS Provider of Services file, as reported by the hospital and state surveyors.
What Community Howard Regional Health reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.
4,761
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 21%, Medicaid 2%
17,883
Inpatient days
44% of available bed days used
645
Employees (full-time equivalent)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 836981). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.
Inpatient days and discharges Community Howard Regional Health reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.
| Medicare | Medicaid | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient days | 3,880 | 604 | 13,399 | 17,883 |
| Discharges | 984 | 87 | 3,690 | 4,761 |
| Average length of stay | 3.9 days | 6.9 days | 3.6 days | 3.8 days |
| Average daily census | 10.6 | 1.7 | 36.7 | 49.0 |
5,646
Medicare Advantage days
1,398 discharges
4,140
Medicaid managed care days
943 discharges
2,331
Observation bed days
| Unit | Beds | Inpatient days | Medicare days | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | 99 | 14,718 | 3,098 | 41% |
| Intensive care unit | 12 | 2,751 | 782 | 63% |
| Nursery | 414 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 836981, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.
What Community Howard Regional Health treats Medicare patients for most often, in 2024. 616 Medicare discharges in 24 published DRGs; 12% surgical; 68% in DRGs with complications (CC or MCC).
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours with MCCMS-DRG 871, medical | 62 | $45,729 | $12,308 | $12,118 | 1.98 |
| Pulmonary edema and respiratory failureMS-DRG 189, medical | 51 | $41,985 | $7,988 | $11,126 | 1.23 |
| Heart failure and shock with MCCMS-DRG 291, medical | 46 | $31,064 | $8,311 | $8,232 | 1.28 |
| Renal failure with CCMS-DRG 683, medical | 39 | $22,093 | $5,585 | $5,855 | 0.90 |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with MCCMS-DRG 193, medical | 38 | $36,621 | $8,027 | $9,705 | 1.33 |
| PsychosesMS-DRG 885, medical | 35 | $24,774 | $9,036 | $6,565 | 1.37 |
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with MCCMS-DRG 177, medical | 32 | $46,877 | $10,248 | $12,422 | 1.70 |
| Major hip and knee joint replacement or reattachment of lower extremity without MCCMS-DRG 470, surgical | 28 | $82,457 | $12,395 | $21,851 | 1.88 |
| Renal failure with MCCMS-DRG 682, medical | 27 | $37,917 | $9,078 | $10,048 | 1.50 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with MCCMS-DRG 190, medical | 24 | $44,704 | $6,948 | $11,847 | 1.10 |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with CCMS-DRG 194, medical | 22 | $28,951 | $5,181 | $7,672 | 0.82 |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with CCMS-DRG 378, medical | 21 | $30,268 | $6,387 | $8,021 | 0.98 |
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes without MCCMS-DRG 641, medical | 21 | $23,603 | $4,772 | $6,255 | 0.78 |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections without MCCMS-DRG 690, medical | 21 | $20,789 | $4,963 | $5,509 | 0.81 |
| Hip and femur procedures except major joint with CCMS-DRG 481, surgical | 17 | $61,504 | $12,437 | $16,299 | 2.07 |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with CC or tpa in 24 hoursMS-DRG 065, medical | 16 | $35,238 | $6,441 | $9,338 | 1.02 |
| Other cerebrovascular disorders with CCMS-DRG 071, medical | 16 | $33,705 | $6,459 | $8,932 | 1.06 |
| Acute myocardial infarction, discharged alive with MCCMS-DRG 280, medical | 16 | $49,197 | $9,097 | $13,037 | 1.59 |
| Circulatory disorders except AMI, with cardiac catheterization with MCCMS-DRG 286, medical | 16 | $90,875 | $15,500 | $24,082 | 2.16 |
| Hip replacement with principal diagnosis of hip fracture without MCCMS-DRG 522, surgical | 14 | $97,870 | $14,310 | $25,936 | 2.11 |
See all 24 Medicare inpatient DRGs at Community Howard Regional Health
Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024 data, released 2026-04-10), traditional Medicare only; CMS omits DRGs with fewer than 11 discharges. Estimated cost is average charges times the hospital's Medicare cost-to-charge ratio from the IPPS Impact File. Weights are the MS-DRG relative weights for the same year.
The comprehensive outpatient service groups (APCs) Community Howard Regional Health billed Medicare for most in 2024: 644 services in all.
| Service group | Services | Patients | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | US average payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 133 | 129 | $18,359 | $1,979 | $2,090 |
| Level 1 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5191 | 102 | 102 | $41,239 | $2,077 | $2,208 |
| Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5072 | 73 | 64 | $8,769 | $1,165 | $1,220 |
| Level 5 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5115 | 45 | 43 | $83,867 | $9,692 | $10,772 |
| Level 3 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5193 | 36 | 33 | $102,811 | $7,716 | $8,874 |
| Level 3 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5073 | 33 | 31 | $17,794 | $2,070 | $2,141 |
| Level 3 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5183 | 31 | 31 | $24,150 | $2,322 | $2,405 |
| Level 2 Upper GI ProceduresAPC 5302 | 29 | 24 | $6,716 | $1,338 | $1,445 |
| Level 3 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5113 | 25 | 23 | $19,966 | $2,258 | $2,373 |
| Level 2 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5192 | 23 | 16 | $53,392 | $3,620 | $4,338 |
See all 17 Medicare outpatient services at Community Howard Regional Health
Source: CMS Medicare Outpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024 data, released 2026-06-24), comprehensive APCs for traditional Medicare; CMS omits services with fewer than 11 claims. The US average weights every hospital by its services.
ZIP codes with the most Medicare inpatient stays at Community Howard Regional Health in 2025. Market share is this hospital's part of every hospital's Medicare stays from the ZIP code. Its published Medicare stays went from 1,971 in 2020 to 2,197 in 2025.
| ZIP code | Stays | Of this hospital's stays | Days | Charges | Market share | Share in 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46902 | 915 | 42% | 3,411 | $50.4M | 46% | 42% |
| 46901 | 652 | 30% | 2,329 | $32M | 32% | 30% |
| 46970 | 112 | 5% | 400 | $6.1M | 9% | 10% |
| 46936 | 105 | 5% | 396 | $5.8M | 48% | 50% |
| 46947 | 82 | 4% | 302 | $3.8M | 9% | 9% |
| 46979 | 66 | 3% | 187 | $3M | 41% | 35% |
| 46068 | 41 | 2% | 158 | $2M | 48% | 32% |
| 46072 | 35 | 2% | 125 | $4.2M | 6% | 2% |
| 46932 | 32 | 1% | 125 | $1.8M | 24% | 31% |
| 46903 | 31 | 1% | 156 | $1.5M | 67% | 49% |
| 46914 | 22 | 1% | 121 | $1.7M | 58% | 32% |
| 46904 | 19 | 1% | 88 | $889,659 | 42% | 50% |
| 46076 | 18 | 1% | 48 | $1.2M | 44% | 30% |
| 46994 | 18 | 1% | 83 | $1.2M | 23% | 25% |
| 46953 | 16 | 1% | 75 | $1.2M | 1% | |
| 46012 | 11 | 1% | 89 | $689,627 | 1% | |
| 46036 | 11 | 1% | 52 | $658,722 | 2% | |
| 46919 | 11 | 1% | 44 | $823,431 | 12% |
Source: CMS Hospital Service Area file. Shares are of the 2,197 stays from ZIP codes CMS publishes; it omits ZIP codes with fewer than 11 stays, so market shares count published stays only.
Staff by profession and the rooms and units Community Howard Regional Health reported at its latest Medicare certification survey (2016). Counts are people, not full-time equivalents.
24
Psychiatric unit beds
7
Off-site locations
6
Off-site emergency departments
200
Registered nurses
15
Licensed practical nurses
31
Physicians
6
Nurse practitioners
1
Physician assistants
1
Nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)
13
Pharmacists
21
Respiratory therapists
30
Physical therapists
10
Occupational therapists
2
Speech pathologists and audiologists
20
Radiology technicians
4
Nuclear medicine technicians
16
Laboratory technicians
10
Medical technologists
4
Dietitians
3
Social workers
1
Psychologists
600
Other personnel
Source: CMS Provider of Services file.
370 clinicians who bill Medicare list Community Howard Regional Health as a hospital affiliation. Showing 24 of them. Book a demo to see the commercial rates insurers publish for them, or start a free trial.
Jeremy Schue, MD
Rheumatology Physician
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Family Nurse Practitioner
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Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
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Dermatology Physician
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Ophthalmology Physician
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Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
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Nurse Practitioner
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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician
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Ophthalmology Physician
NPI 1437110541
See commercial rates for Michael Wild, MDStephen Miller, D.O.
Urology Physician
NPI 1295990414
See commercial rates for Stephen Miller, D.O.Theodore Labus, MD
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1225019813
See commercial rates for Theodore Labus, MDJames Elliott, M.D.
Nephrology Physician
NPI 1427218940
See commercial rates for James Elliott, M.D.Philip Huang, DO
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
NPI 1861766750
See commercial rates for Philip Huang, DORajesh Mallela, M.D.
Interventional Cardiology Physician
NPI 1487622304
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Dermatology Physician
NPI 1952592156
See commercial rates for Josephine Okwechime, MDMichael Fisher, MD
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1912991787
See commercial rates for Michael Fisher, MDWilliam Mullen, MD
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician
NPI 1831417625
See commercial rates for William Mullen, MDAnil Ranginani, MD
Interventional Cardiology Physician
NPI 1376520999
See commercial rates for Anil Ranginani, MDWilliam Hoover, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician
NPI 1689602062
See commercial rates for William Hoover, M.D.Ryan Dhaemers, M.D.
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1659646750
See commercial rates for Ryan Dhaemers, M.D.Dennis Myers, M.D.
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1477581353
See commercial rates for Dennis Myers, M.D.James Orrell, M.D.
General Practice Physician
NPI 1447220900
See commercial rates for James Orrell, M.D.Sohail Usman, MD
Nephrology Physician
NPI 1568495513
See commercial rates for Sohail Usman, MDJoel Kary, MD
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
NPI 1174554869
See commercial rates for Joel Kary, MDSource: CMS Doctors and Clinicians facility affiliations, released 2026-10-15, with names and specialties from NPPES. Affiliation means the clinician bills Medicare for care at this hospital; it is not employment.
Revenue, expenses and income Community Howard Regional Health reported to Medicare for Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025. Percentages are of net patient revenue.
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gross patient revenue (charges) | $953.3M | 384.3% |
| Inpatient | $278.3M | 112.2% |
| Outpatient | $675M | 272.1% |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | -$705.3M | -284.3% |
| Net patient revenue | $248.1M | 100.0% |
| Operating expenses | -$220.3M | -88.8% |
| Operating income from patient care | $27.7M | 11.2% |
| Other income | $17.4M | 7.0% |
| Contributions and donations | $1M | 0.4% |
| Investment income | $3.1M | 1.3% |
| Other | $13.2M | 5.3% |
| Other expenses | $133,985 | 0.1% |
| Net income | $45.2M | 18.2% |
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Medicare | $211.3M | 22.7% |
| Medicaid (including managed care) | $151.7M | 16.3% |
| Other payers and self-pay | $569.2M | 61.1% |
| Total charges | $932.3M | 100.0% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 836981, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Traditional Medicare is the program charges on Worksheets D-3 and D Part V; Medicaid is from Worksheet S-10.
Computed from Community Howard Regional Health's latest cost report.
11.2%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
17.0%
Total margin
Net income / net patient revenue plus other income
20.2%
EBITDAR margin
Net income before interest, depreciation and leases (Worksheet A-7), / total revenue
32% of expenses
Personnel costs
Salaries, direct-care contract labor and core wage-related costs / operating expenses
$43.66
Average hourly wage
Adjusted salaries / paid hours (Worksheet S-3 Part II)
9.7%
Return on assets
Net income for a year / total assets
9.8%
Return on equity
Net income for a year / fund balance
10.01
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
7.98
Quick ratio
Cash, temporary investments and net receivables / current liabilities
0 days
Days cash on hand
Cash and temporary investments / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
42 days
Days in patient receivables
Net patient receivables / daily net patient revenue
6 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
0.57
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets
10.9 years
Average age of plant
Accumulated depreciation / depreciation for a year
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 836981, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
What Community Howard Regional Health owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (Dec 2025), across all fund types: $465.8M in total assets and a $461.4M fund balance.
| Line | Amount | Of total assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and temporary investments | $119,135 | 0.0% |
| Patient receivables, net | $28.2M | 6.1% |
| Inventory | $5.3M | 1.1% |
| Total current assets | $35.6M | 7.6% |
| Property and equipment, net of depreciation | $89.4M | 19.2% |
| Investments and other assets | $340.8M | 73.2% |
| Total assets | $465.8M | 100.0% |
| Current liabilities | $3.6M | 0.8% |
| Total liabilities | $4.4M | 0.9% |
| Fund balance (net assets) | $461.4M | 99.1% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 836981, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Care Community Howard Regional Health provided without full payment, as reported on Worksheet S-10 of its cost report.
$2.8M
Cost of charity care
Care for patients approved for charity care and uninsured discounts, at cost
$8.4M
Bad debt
Patient bills written off as uncollectible, at charges
-$5.9M
Medicaid shortfall
Cost of Medicaid patients (charges times the cost-to-charge ratio) minus Medicaid payments; negative means a surplus
$4.5M
Total unreimbursed and uncompensated care
2.0% of operating expenses
Medicaid, CHIP and indigent care shortfalls plus charity care and the cost of bad debt (Worksheet S-10 line 31)
$47,080
Grants for charity care
Private grants, donations and endowment income restricted to charity care
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 836981, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Community Howard Regional Health's full-year cost reports, by fiscal year end. Reports shorter than ten months are left out.
| Fiscal year ending | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $158.9M | $202.5M | $181.9M | $205.9M | $220.4M | $248.1M |
| Operating expenses | $153.7M | $162.3M | $174.1M | $187.1M | $202.3M | $220.3M |
| Operating margin | 3.2% | 19.9% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 8.2% | 11.2% |
| Net income | $23.4M | $60.1M | $13.8M | $33.5M | $33.8M | $45.2M |
| Total assets | $249.7M | $309.9M | $342.6M | $380.3M | $419M | $465.8M |
| Discharges | 4,272 | 4,631 | 4,574 | 4,749 | 4,795 | 4,761 |
| Inpatient days | 16,732 | 19,760 | 17,054 | 17,790 | 18,563 | 17,883 |
| Medicare Advantage days | 3,101 | 4,499 | 4,348 | 4,544 | 5,476 | 5,646 |
| Beds | 113 | 113 | 107 | 107 | 111 | 111 |
| Employees (FTE) | 647 | 635 | 635 | 636 | 646 | 645 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 836981, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Each cost center Community Howard Regional Health reports, largest first. Total cost includes its share of overhead; the cost-to-charge ratio is total cost / charges.
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs charged to patients | $2.8M | $50.8M | $224.6M | 0.23 | 3,419 |
| Laboratory | $11.1M | $54.4M | 0.20 | 4,905 | |
| Operating room | $4.1M | $10.8M | $78.6M | 0.14 | 20,906 |
| Emergency | $4.6M | $10.7M | $133.3M | 0.08 | 22,863 |
| Oncology | $2.3M | $10.3M | $68.9M | 0.15 | 20,534 |
| Medical supplies charged to patient | $429,556 | $9.6M | $12.7M | 0.76 | 6,439 |
| Radiology-diagnostic | $2.1M | $7.1M | $35.4M | 0.20 | 19,201 |
| Impl. dev. charged to patients | $5.3M | $14M | 0.38 | ||
| Genesis | $1.9M | $4.5M | $4.9M | 0.93 | |
| Observation beds (non-distinct part | $3.8M | $4.7M | 0.80 | ||
| Ambulance services | $1.7M | $3.2M | $8M | 0.39 | 1,730 |
| Delivery room & labor room | $3.1M | $2.6M | 1.19 | 7,837 | |
| Respiratory therapy | $1.7M | $3.1M | $17.4M | 0.18 | 4,394 |
| Cardiac catheterization | $987,527 | $2.6M | $63.2M | 0.04 | 4,200 |
| Electrocardiology | $1.3M | $2.4M | $18M | 0.14 | 423 |
| Ct scan | $877,615 | $1.8M | $70.9M | 0.03 | 600 |
| Allogeneic hsct acquisition | $1.4M | $3.7M | 0.37 | ||
| Wound care center | $615,461 | $1.2M | $11.8M | 0.10 | 2,066 |
| Tipton bh clinic | $605,583 | $1.2M | $702,475 | 1.71 | |
| Howard county css | $362,894 | $1.1M | $133,566 | 8.08 | |
| Physical therapy | $1.1M | $952,134 | $1.6M | 0.61 | 574 |
| Mri | $539,670 | $885,781 | $26.1M | 0.03 | |
| Occupational therapy | $725,445 | $1.1M | 0.64 | 1,114 | |
| Cardiopulmonary | $367,160 | $518,167 | $3.3M | 0.16 | |
| Renal dialysis | $16,730 | $466,524 | $1M | 0.46 | 728 |
| Electroencephalography | $203,946 | $415,265 | $1.8M | 0.23 | |
| Speech pathology | $286,116 | $433,760 | 0.66 | 509 | |
| Car t-cell immunotherapy | $85,123 | $467,140 | 0.18 | ||
| Clinic | $36,084 | $63,095 | $379,980 | 0.17 | |
| Psych medication | $83,036 | -$93,803 |
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | $13.6M | $27.5M | $52.2M | 0.53 | 55,823 |
| Intensive care unit | $3.6M | $7.6M | $15M | 0.50 | 10,120 |
| Nursery | $999,342 | $778,734 | 1.28 | 2,337 |
| Department | Salaries | Direct cost | Paid hours | Average hourly wage | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative & general | $3.2M | $31.7M | 75,234 | $38.75 | 95,134 |
| Operation of plant | $852,664 | $7.3M | 24,585 | $34.49 | 41,927 |
| Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt | $5M | 414,304 | |||
| Cap rel costs-mvble equip | $3.7M | ||||
| Employee benefits department | $10,851 | $3.2M | 3,750 | ||
| Housekeeping | $1.6M | $2.4M | 69,644 | $22.75 | 2,342 |
| Nursing administration | $1.5M | $1.9M | 33,658 | $45.46 | 727 |
| Cafeteria | $1M | 33,625 | $20.87 | 7,490 | |
| Social service | $748,600 | $960,617 | 16,664 | $44.55 | |
| Medical records & library | $958,075 | 2,975 | |||
| Dietary | $1.1M | $916,184 | 15,881 | $25.78 | 3,537 |
| Laundry & linen service | $319,991 | 2,168 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 836981, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheets A, B-1, C Part I and S-3 Part II.
The factors Medicare uses to set what it pays Community Howard Regional Health for an inpatient stay.
1.89
Case mix index
Higher than 70% of hospitals paid under Medicare IPPS
Average Medicare DRG weight of its inpatient cases (FY 2027); higher means more complex, costlier care.
No Medicare-funded residents
Teaching status
Medicare-funded interns and residents per bed (FY 2027).
33.5%
Low-income patient share
Disproportionate share percentage: Medicaid and SSI patient days CMS uses for safety-net payments (FY 2027).
997
Medicare inpatient stays
Medicare claims CMS based FY 2027 payment rates on.
Urban (metro area)
Location type
Geographic area CMS assigns before any wage index reclassification (FY 2027).
| IPPS fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | FY 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case mix index | 1.58 | 1.57 | 1.77 | 1.63 | 1.62 | 1.55 | 1.89 |
| Wage index | 0.956 | 0.954 | 0.955 | 0.959 | 1.079 | 1.059 | 1.038 |
| Readmissions adjustment | -0.46% | -0.54% | -0.15% | -0.02% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Value-based purchasing adjustment | +0.35% | +0.84% | +0.84% | -0.52% | +0.16% | +0.18% | +0.01% |
| Medicare inpatient stays | 1,644 | 1,644 | 1,298 | 1,180 | 1,134 | 1,180 | 997 |
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
The officers and board members on Community Howard Regional Health's Medicare enrollment and on the IRS Form 990 filed under its tax ID.
Source: CMS Hospital All Owners (PECOS), the people the hospital lists on its Medicare enrollment; the first 11 of 14 are shown.
Community Howard Regional files the Form 990 for the tax ID insurers list for Community Howard Regional Health, so these people may lead the wider organization rather than Community Howard Regional Health alone.
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth Tharp MBA Bsn RN | Svp-hospital Acute Services/cno |
| Derek Mcmichael | Vp-hospital Administrator |
| John Bilo | Vp-finance |
| Diane Cogdell | Chair |
| Karen Mclean | Chair Through July 2024 |
| Sharon Reed | Vice Chair |
| Bridget Whitmore | Secretary |
Board members: Courtney Holland MD, Jennifer Hindman, Trish Severns.
Source: IRS Form 990 Part VII filed by Community Howard Regional (EIN 35-1865344), via the IRS e-file data. A health system's return can cover several hospitals.
340B drug pricing program
Participating since 2016
340B ID DSH150007, registered as a disproportionate share hospital; 3 registered outpatient sites; 19 active contract pharmacies. Authorizing official: Beth Tharp, Svp/president Of Hospital Services.
Source: HRSA 340B Office of Pharmacy Affairs Information System.
Helipad
Rgnl Health System
FAA location ID II56, a medical-use heliport at the hospital.
Source: FAA National Airspace System Resource data, cycle 2026-10-01.
About Community Howard Regional Health's rates and hospital price transparency.
For CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (CPT 74177), published negotiated rates at Community Howard Regional Health range from $297 to $312 across 2 insurers. Aetna's rate is $312. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $462. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Colonoscopy with polyp removal (CPT 45385), published negotiated rates at Community Howard Regional Health range from $3,494 to $5,785 across 3 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $5,378. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $2,171. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Vaginal delivery, hospital stay (MS-DRG 807), published negotiated rates at Community Howard Regional Health range from $7,146 to $17,867 across 4 insurers. Cigna's rate is $17,867. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Screening mammography, bilateral (CPT 77067), published negotiated rates at Community Howard Regional Health range from $83 to $256 across 3 insurers. Cigna's rate is $256. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $158. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Major lower-extremity joint replacement without MCC (MS-DRG 470), published negotiated rates at Community Howard Regional Health range from $20,443 to $51,118 across 4 insurers. Aetna's rate is $35,672. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $25,428. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
Community Howard Regional Health has a CMS overall hospital star rating of 4 out of 5 on Medicare Care Compare (CMS data released 2026-08-13). That is higher than 58% of US hospitals.
CMS reports no Medicare-funded interns or residents at Community Howard Regional Health for fiscal year 2027.
No. Community Howard Regional Health has no Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program penalty in fiscal year 2027.
In 2024, the most common were septicemia or severe sepsis without mv >96 hours with mcc (62 discharges), pulmonary edema and respiratory failure (51 discharges), heart failure and shock with mcc (46 discharges).
Community Howard Regional Health's Medicare case mix index is 1.89 for fiscal year 2027, higher than 70% of hospitals paid under the inpatient prospective payment system.
Community Howard Regional Health reported 4,761 inpatient discharges and 17,883 inpatient days from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.
Community Howard Regional Health reported 645 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.
Community Howard Regional Health reported $248.1M in net patient revenue on $953.3M of gross charges for Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025, an operating margin of 11.2%, and net income of $45.2M.
Community Howard Regional Health reported $4.5M of unreimbursed and uncompensated care for Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025, including $2.8M of charity care at cost.
Community Howard Regional Health's Medicare enrollment lists Elizabeth Tharp as President since 2022.
Insurers' price transparency files list Community Howard Regional Health under employer identification number 35-1865344 (Community Howard Regional Health INC). 64 health plans and networks list 35-1865344 for it.
Yes. HRSA's 340B database lists Community Howard Regional Health (340B ID DSH150007) as a participating disproportionate share hospital since 2016, with 19 active contract pharmacies.
370 clinicians who bill Medicare list Community Howard Regional Health as a hospital affiliation in CMS's Doctors and Clinicians data. The largest groups are family nurse practitioner (39), family medicine physician (32), emergency medicine physician (31).
Yes. CMS's Provider of Services file lists The Joint Commission as the accrediting organization for Community Howard Regional Health, effective 2019.
CMS lists 41 services at Community Howard Regional Health, including Acute Renal Dialysis, Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Care, Alcohol and/or Drug Service, Anesthesia, Audiology, Cardiac Catheterization Lab.
In CMS's 2025 Hospital Service Area file, the most Medicare inpatient stays at Community Howard Regional Health came from ZIP codes 46902 (915), 46901 (652), 46970 (112).
Community Howard Regional Health has 111 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. 162 are Medicare-certified beds in CMS's Provider of Services file. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
Community Howard Regional Health is located at 3500 South Lafountain Street, Kokomo, IN 46902. Its main phone number is (765) 776-8000.
Community Howard Regional Health's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 150007.
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Community Howard Regional Health is 1902878994.
Community Howard Regional Health is affiliated with Community Health Network.
Community Howard Regional Health lists 40 in-network payers, including Aetna, Ambetter, Ameri Health, Aspirus Health Plan, and is Medicare-certified. Insurance acceptance may vary by plan, so confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
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"description": "MRI of brain (no contrast)",
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"setting": "outpatient",
"minimum": 250,
"maximum": 400,
"gross_charge": 1200,
"discounted_cash": 1080,
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"payer_name": "Platform Health Insurance",
"plan_name": "PPO",
"methodology": "fee schedule",
"standard_charge_dollar": 400
},
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"plan_name": "HMO",
"methodology": "fee schedule",
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}Your chargemaster sets the gross charge on every claim, and many payer contracts base payment on it through percent-of-charge, lesser-of and stop-loss terms. We audit it line by line and show how your charges and negotiated rates compare with peer hospitals before your next negotiation.
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