Hendrick Health System · Brownwood, TX
1 of 5
CMS star rating
64
Beds
4,535
Inpatient discharges a year
$130.8M
Net patient revenue a year
31
In-network payers
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood is a 64-bed proprietary - corporation hospital in Brownwood, TX, affiliated with Hendrick Health System. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 31 in-network payers and 210 disclosed rate categories.
The 24 services Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood 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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CT imaging
CPT 74177
$328 - $6,675
from 3 insurers · median $4,186
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93306
$211 - $3,252
from 4 insurers · median $2,443
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 74176
$213 - $4,613
from 4 insurers · median $1,558
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Gynecology
CPT 58558
$1,800 - $2,685
from 2 insurers · median $2,243
13 Medicare claims in Level 4 Gynecologic Procedures (CMS 2024)
Digestive procedures
CPT 43239
$550 - $4,192
from 3 insurers · median $2,348
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
CPT 70553
$391 - $5,381
from 4 insurers · median $2,831
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Mammography
CPT 77067
$58 - $519
from 4 insurers · median $233
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45380
$311 - $3,584
from 4 insurers · median $1,562
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 470
$12,464
negotiated rate
29 Medicare discharges for this DRG in CMS hospital data
Digestive procedures
CPT 45385
$392 - $3,469
from 4 insurers · median $1,569
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
X-ray and bone density
CPT 71046
$37 - $708
from 4 insurers · median $249
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
CPT 72148
$190 - $2,770
from 4 insurers · median $1,495
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 70450
$129 - $281
from 3 insurers · median $213
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45378
$750 - $2,655
from 3 insurers · median $2,348
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
CPT 74183
$414 - $5,107
from 4 insurers · median $2,723
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 29881
$1,800 - $3,317
from 2 insurers · median $2,559
77 Medicare claims in Level 3 Musculoskeletal Procedures (CMS 2024)
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 47562
$4,353
negotiated rate
49 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
X-ray and bone density
CPT 73562
$44 - $757
from 4 insurers · median $569
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 66984
$774 - $5,127
from 3 insurers · median $961
192 Medicare claims in Level 1 Intraocular Procedures (CMS 2024)
Ultrasound
CPT 76642
$93 - $867
from 4 insurers · median $638
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93970
$186 - $2,138
from 4 insurers · median $1,606
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 71275
$318 - $2,481
from 3 insurers · median $372
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
CPT 72141
$234 - $2,568
from 4 insurers · median $1,362
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
X-ray and bone density
CPT 73030
$38 - $757
from 4 insurers · median $377
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* | 17 | 796% | 15 | 1 |
| Insurer B* | 23 | 232% | 12 | 11 |
| Insurer C* | 22 | 227% | 7 | 10 |
| Insurer D* | 18 | 85% | 0 | 18 |
How we chose these services: 5 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 19 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 0 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 Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood, or start a free trial.
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Quality
1 of 5 stars
Doctors and services
Accredited by The Joint Commission
Finances
$130.8M net patient revenue
Ownership and leadership
Owned by Hendrick Medical Center
The employer identification numbers (EINs) health plans and networks list for Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 85-1941193Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood | 53Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare (incl Optum, Rocky Mountain, Health Plan of Nevada, Sierra Health), Allied Benefit Systems, Ambetter and 48 more | 1184233785 Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood1245084169 Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood1679526982 Brownwood Hospital LPand 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.
1501 Burnett Rd., Brownwood, TX 76801
325-646-8541
How Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood compares with other US facilities on the measures CMS publishes, mostly from Medicare patients.
Overall star rating
1 of 5
The lowest rating, shared by 6% of US hospitals
Combines death rates, safety, readmissions, patient experience and timely care
Death rates
No different on 6 measures
0 better, 6 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Deaths within 30 days, such as after a heart attack, pneumonia or stroke
Safety
No different on 4 measures
0 better, 4 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Infections, surgical complications and other harm in the hospital
Readmissions
Mixed on 10 measures
1 better, 8 no different, 1 worse than the US rate
Patients back in the hospital or ER soon after leaving
Patient survey rating
2 of 5
Lower than 81% of US hospitals
From the HCAHPS survey of recent inpatients
Would definitely recommend
54%
Lower than 95% 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)
0.9
Lower than 72% 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
180 min
Higher than 70% 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
60%
Lower than 62% 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 | 1 of 5 | |
| Death rates | No different on 6 measures | |
| Safety | No different on 4 measures | |
| Readmissions | Mixed on 10 measures | |
| Patient survey ratingCMS: Summary star rating | 2 of 5 | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Would definitely recommendCMS: "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital | 54% | 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) | 0.9 | 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 | 180 min | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Sepsis careCMS: Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 60% | 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 Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood's inpatient payments for its readmissions, quality and cost results.
-1.49% on Medicare payments
Readmissions penalty
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program adjustment for excess readmissions, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
-1.49% 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 Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood, beside the US median and the average of TX 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 | TX average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients2023-04-01 to 2025-03-31 · 68 cases | 5.2 | 4.1 | 4.144 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 1,125 cases | 5.4 | 3.9 | 3.887 | Worse than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 95 cases | 14.2 | 11.8 | 11.91 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 2.71 | |||
| Death rate for COPD patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 71 cases | 9.8 | 8.5 | 8.703 | Worse than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 115 cases | 12 | 11 | 10.52 | Worse than 69% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 227 cases | 18.1 | 15.2 | 14.69 | Worse than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for stroke patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 89 cases | 12.3 | 11.6 | 12.01 | Worse than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Pressure ulcer rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,351 cases | 0.4 | 0.51 | 0.52 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 67% of US hospitals |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 166 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,936 cases | 0.25 | 0.2 | 0.2079 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 82% of US hospitals |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,794 cases | 0.26 | 0.27 | 0.2646 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 54% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 447 cases | 2.19 | 2.29 | 2.31 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 68% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 151 cases | 1.63 | 1.63 | 1.619 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 50% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 154 cases | 9.94 | 8.88 | 10.06 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 66% of US hospitals |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 458 cases | 2.93 | 3.4 | 3.337 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 84% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative sepsis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 133 cases | 4.95 | 5.105 | 5.234 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 63% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 71 cases | 1.72 | 1.72 | 1.771 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 48% of US hospitals |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 239 cases | 0.98 | 1.02 | 1.035 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 64% of US hospitals |
Unplanned returns to a hospital after a stay or an outpatient procedure; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | TX average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 87 cases | 19.4 | 4.2 | 11.3 | Worse than 74% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 137 cases | -7.8 | 1.25 | -1.323 | Better than 62% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 248 cases | 17.1 | 3.85 | 2.422 | Worse than 69% 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 · 744 cases | 13.7 | 12.9 | 13.1 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 82% of US hospitals |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 76 cases | 10.8 | 10.7 | 10.89 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 55% of US hospitals |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 76 cases | 5.1 | 5.3 | 5.287 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 62% of US hospitals |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 273 cases | 0.9 | 1 | 1.017 | No Different than expected | Better than 68% of US hospitals |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 125 cases | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.48 | Worse than 50% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission for CABG2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 11.35 | |||
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 102 cases | 18.8 | 19.8 | 19.85 | Better than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 194 cases | 21.3 | 21.3 | 21.26 | Better than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 69 cases | 7.4 | 5.8 | 5.89 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 322 cases | 19.1 | 17.2 | 17.32 | Worse than 94% of US hospitals |
Standardized infection ratios (1 is the US baseline) and the counts behind them; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | TX average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2089 | |||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.706 | |||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 913 | 1,370 | 5,045 | ||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.687 | 0.9835 | 5.124 | ||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1 | 0 | 2.481 | ||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.524 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.1526 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.474 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1,241 | 1,799 | 4,197 | ||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.908 | 1.377 | 5.155 | ||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 1.82 | ||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.3671 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.315 | 0.2345 | 0.2931 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 6.21 | 2.135 | 2.124 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 39 | 61 | 131 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.064 | 1.591 | 3.62 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2 | 1 | 2.647 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.88 | 0.7155 | 0.6967 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 93% of US hospitals |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.3341 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 3.281 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 103 | 38 | 121 | ||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.866 | 0.328 | 1.047 | ||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 0.9659 | ||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.973 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2282 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.053 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 21,296 | 14,451 | 42,649 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.876 | 0.567 | 2.717 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1 | 0 | 1.635 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.6545 | |||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.153 | 0.127 | 0.1195 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.158 | 0.747 | 0.935 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 18,604 | 13,646 | 38,870 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 8.333 | 5.683 | 20.56 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 4 | 2 | 4.894 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.48 | 0.279 | 0.2623 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 74% of US hospitals |
How recent inpatients answered each survey question, with CMS's star rating per topic.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | TX average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room was "always" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 65 | 73 | 75.97 | Worse than 82% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "sometimes" or "never" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 15 | 8 | 7.771 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "usually" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 20 | 18 | 16.26 | ||
| Cleanliness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 83 | 87 | 87.82 | Worse than 77% of US hospitals | |
| Cleanliness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 3 | 4 | 3.712 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 72 | 80 | 79.96 | Worse than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 88 | 91 | 90.97 | Worse than 88% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 7 | 4 | 4.535 | Worse than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 2 | 3 | 3.275 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 21 | 16 | 15.51 | ||
| Doctors "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 71 | 79 | 79.72 | Worse than 93% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 87 | 91 | 90.24 | Worse than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 9 | 5 | 5.687 | Worse than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 2 | 3 | 2.956 | Worse than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 20 | 16 | 14.59 | ||
| Staff "always" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 51 | 61 | 62.66 | Worse than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 69 | 77 | 76.88 | Worse than 95% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 29 | 19 | 19.26 | Worse than 95% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 1 | 3 | 2.672 | The lowest rating, shared by 7% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 20 | 19 | 18.08 | ||
| Discharge information - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 86 | 86 | 84.56 | Worse than 45% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 14 | 13 | 13.98 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Discharge information - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.07 | Worse than 45% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 86 | 87 | 86.02 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 16 | 14 | 16.2 | Worse than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 84 | 86 | 83.8 | Worse than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 64 | 74 | 74.6 | Worse than 96% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 11 | 7 | 7.327 | Worse than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 25 | 19 | 18.08 | ||
| Doctors "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 70 | 77 | 77.72 | Worse than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 10 | 6 | 6.395 | Worse than 92% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 20 | 17 | 15.88 | ||
| Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 80 | 85 | 85.15 | Worse than 85% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 5 | 3 | 4.015 | Worse than 73% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 15 | 11 | 10.84 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "6" or lower (low)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 17 | 8 | 8.293 | Worse than 96% of US hospitals | |
| Patients who gave a rating of "7" or "8" (medium)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 26 | 20 | 18.19 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 57 | 72 | 73.52 | Worse than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 82 | 88 | 88.12 | Worse than 93% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 2 | 3 | 3.319 | Worse than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 63 | 74 | 74.97 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 18 | 9 | 9.68 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 19 | 16 | 15.35 | ||
| Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 67 | 75 | 75.27 | Worse than 91% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 8 | 5 | 6.154 | Worse than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 25 | 20 | 18.58 | ||
| Nurses "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 69 | 77 | 76.85 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 8 | 4 | 5 | Worse than 88% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 23 | 19 | 18.15 | ||
| Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 81 | 86 | 85.92 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.094 | Worse than 50% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 16 | 11 | 10.98 | ||
| "Always" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 50 | 59 | 65.6 | Worse than 80% of US hospitals | |
| "Sometimes" or "never" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 15 | 9 | 7.774 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| "Usually" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 35 | 31 | 26.63 | ||
| Quietness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 77 | 82 | 84.26 | Worse than 76% of US hospitals | |
| Quietness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 2 | 3 | 3.821 | Worse than 76% 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 · 392 cases | 12 | 5 | 6.017 | Worse than 93% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 54 | 71 | 72.87 | Worse than 95% of US hospitals | |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 79 | 87 | 87.21 | Worse than 93% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would probably recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 34 | 23 | 21.12 | ||
| Recommend hospital - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 2 | 4 | 3.694 | Worse than 85% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 39 | 47 | 49.46 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 39 | 30 | 29.64 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 22 | 22 | 20.89 | ||
| Summary star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 2 | 3 | 3.266 | Worse than 81% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 13 | 12 | 12.55 | Worse than 52% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 392 cases | 87 | 88 | 87.45 | Worse than 52% of US hospitals |
How often the hospital gave recommended care, and how fast.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | TX 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 | 6.38 | |||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 1.192 | |||
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 0.2381 | |||
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination2024-10-01 to 2025-03-31 · 1,764 cases | 93 | 79 | 72.24 | Better than 80% 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 · 425 cases | 183 | 154 | 151 | Worse than 69% 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 · 395 cases | 180 | 148 | 146 | Worse than 70% 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 · 15 cases | 277 | 247 | 331 | Worse than 61% 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 · 15 cases | 340 | 293 | 279 | Worse than 68% of US hospitals | |
| Left before being seen2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 23,303 cases | 2 | 1 | 1.372 | Worse than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Head CT results2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 18 cases | 89 | 74 | 69.2 | Better than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 65 cases | 97 | 97 | 90.54 | Better than 46% of US hospitals | |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 99.5 | |||
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 41.08 | |||
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 862 cases | 18 | 15 | 13.94 | Worse than 73% of US hospitals | |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 148 cases | 60 | 65 | 66.54 | Worse than 62% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 34 cases | 71 | 73 | 71.35 | Worse than 54% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 20 cases | 70 | 88 | 89.11 | Worse than 88% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 149 cases | 76 | 82 | 82.14 | Worse than 70% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 57 cases | 88 | 94 | 92.38 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 87 cases | 93 | 98 | 93.64 | Worse than 87% of US hospitals | |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 71.67 | |||
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 22024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 76 cases | 95 | 94 | 92.48 | Better than 54% of US hospitals | |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 78.56 | |||
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 93.78 |
How often scans were ordered when they may not be needed; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | TX average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdomen CT Use of Contrast Material2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 10.4 | 5 | 7.719 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Breast Cancer Screening Recall Rates2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 3.1 | 6.6 | 6.859 | Better than 92% of US hospitals |
Medicare spending around an inpatient stay compared with the US (1 is the US median).
| Measure | This hospital | US median | TX average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 1.1 | 0.99 | 1.034 | Worse than 91% of US hospitals |
The scores Medicare uses to raise or lower inpatient payments; higher is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | TX average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain scoreFY 2026 | 0 | 20 | 25.32 | The worst result, shared by 11% of US hospitals | |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 0 | 5 | 6.413 | The worst result, shared by 11% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain scoreFY 2026 | 10 | 10 | 6.145 | Better than 43% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1.611 | Worse than 44% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement domain scoreFY 2026 | 16 | 34 | 39.47 | Worse than 87% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 4 | 8.75 | 10.13 | Worse than 87% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety domain scoreFY 2026 | 3.333 | 40 | 48.35 | Worse than 98% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 0.8333 | 10 | 12.26 | Worse than 98% of US hospitals | |
| VBP total performance scoreFY 2026 | 7.333 | 29.5 | 29.94 | Worse than 99% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain score | 28 | 56 | 17.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain score | 9.333 | 14 | 4.375 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain score | 0 | Not Available | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain score | 0 | Not Available | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.5 |
| VBP person and community engagement domain score | 32 | Not Available | Not Available | 10 | 12 | 16 |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain score | 10.67 | Not Available | Not Available | 3.333 | 4 | 4 |
| VBP safety domain score | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | 3.333 |
| VBP safety weighted domain score | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | 0.8333 |
| VBP total performance score | 20 | Not Available | Not Available | 3.333 | 4 | 7.333 |
Excess readmission ratios by condition; above 1 means more readmissions than expected.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | TX average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.9285 | 0.9995 | 1.013 | Better than 87% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 1.01 | |||
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.9568 | 0.9969 | 0.999 | Better than 85% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 97 cases | 0.9673 | 0.9983 | 1 | Better than 71% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 1.434 | 0.9916 | 1.006 | Worse than 99% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 211 cases | 0.9808 | 0.9955 | 1.003 | Better than 60% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP | 1.018 | 1.016 | N/A | 0.9774 | 0.9351 | 0.9285 |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP | 0.9965 | 0.9971 | 1.034 | 0.9944 | 0.9976 | 0.9568 |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP | 1.042 | 1.068 | 0.9743 | 0.9548 | 0.9549 | 0.9673 |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP | 1.117 | 1.116 | 1.233 | 1.295 | 1.352 | 1.434 |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP | 1.063 | 0.9521 | 0.9852 | 0.9166 | 0.9359 | 0.9808 |
Infection ratios, the PSI 90 composite and the total score Medicare ranks hospitals on; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | TX average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAUTI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0 | 0.489 | 0.4327 | The best result, shared by 14% of US hospitals | |
| CDI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.333 | 0.346 | 0.2562 | Better than 52% of US hospitals | |
| CLABSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 0.5596 | |||
| HAC Reduction Program payment reductionFY 2026 | No | ||||
| MRSA standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0 | 0.6405 | 0.6118 | The best result, shared by 12% of US hospitals | |
| Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90)2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.9033 | 0.9628 | 0.9684 | Better than 72% of US hospitals | |
| SSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.292 | 0.7945 | 0.7483 | Better than 82% of US hospitals | |
| Total HAC scoreFY 2026 | -0.8999 | -0.0453 | -0.1734 | Better than 94% 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 | -1.002 | -0.9068 | 0 | -0.7019 | -0.9117 | -0.8999 |
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 2024)
Accreditation
None
Medical school affiliation
Private (not for profit)
Ownership type
216
Medicare-certified beds
204
Registered nurses (full-time equivalent)
1969
In Medicare since
Source: CMS Provider of Services file, as reported by the hospital and state surveyors.
What Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Sep 1, 2024 to Aug 31, 2025.
4,535
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 30%, Medicaid 2%
17,679
Inpatient days
76% of available bed days used
528
Employees (full-time equivalent)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 828515). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.
Inpatient days and discharges Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.
| Medicare | Medicaid | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient days | 6,241 | 208 | 11,230 | 17,679 |
| Discharges | 1,381 | 80 | 3,074 | 4,535 |
| Average length of stay | 4.5 days | 2.6 days | 3.7 days | 3.9 days |
| Average daily census | 17.1 | 0.6 | 30.8 | 48.4 |
3,968
Medicare Advantage days
863 discharges
3,202
Medicaid managed care days
1,105 discharges
2,504
Observation bed days
| Unit | Beds | Inpatient days | Medicare days | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | 51 | 13,863 | 5,120 | 74% |
| Intensive care unit | 13 | 2,882 | 1,121 | 61% |
| Nursery | 934 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 828515, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.
What Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood treats Medicare patients for most often, in 2024. 719 Medicare discharges in 30 published DRGs; 21% surgical; 67% 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 | 102 | $90,137 | $13,613 | $13,791 | 1.98 |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with MCCMS-DRG 193, medical | 60 | $62,071 | $9,284 | $9,497 | 1.33 |
| Heart failure and shock with MCCMS-DRG 291, medical | 48 | $62,862 | $8,976 | $9,618 | 1.28 |
| Major hip and knee joint replacement or reattachment of lower extremity without MCCMS-DRG 470, surgical | 34 | $134,465 | $12,737 | $20,573 | 1.88 |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections with MCCMS-DRG 689, medical | 28 | $60,587 | $8,228 | $9,270 | 1.17 |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with CCMS-DRG 378, medical | 26 | $71,944 | $7,010 | $11,007 | 0.98 |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours without MCCMS-DRG 872, medical | 26 | $60,519 | $7,087 | $9,259 | 1.03 |
| Hip and femur procedures except major joint with CCMS-DRG 481, surgical | 25 | $129,618 | $13,802 | $19,832 | 2.07 |
| Percutaneous cardiovascular procedures with intraluminal device without MCCMS-DRG 322, surgical | 24 | $174,842 | $12,524 | $26,751 | 1.82 |
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with MCCMS-DRG 177, medical | 23 | $103,105 | $11,373 | $15,775 | 1.70 |
| Hip and femur procedures except major joint without cc/mccMS-DRG 482, surgical | 23 | $105,872 | $10,623 | $16,198 | 1.59 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with MCCMS-DRG 190, medical | 22 | $54,948 | $7,637 | $8,407 | 1.10 |
| Acute myocardial infarction, discharged alive with MCCMS-DRG 280, medical | 22 | $63,202 | $11,124 | $9,670 | 1.59 |
| Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders without MCCMS-DRG 392, medical | 21 | $54,134 | $5,122 | $8,283 | 0.79 |
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes without MCCMS-DRG 641, medical | 21 | $50,107 | $5,248 | $7,666 | 0.78 |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with CC or tpa in 24 hoursMS-DRG 065, medical | 19 | $58,850 | $6,850 | $9,004 | 1.02 |
| Circulatory disorders except AMI, with cardiac catheterization without MCCMS-DRG 287, medical | 18 | $75,288 | $7,525 | $11,519 | 1.08 |
| Hip replacement with principal diagnosis of hip fracture without MCCMS-DRG 522, surgical | 17 | $133,859 | $14,477 | $20,480 | 2.11 |
| Infectious and parasitic diseases with o.r. procedures with MCCMS-DRG 853, surgical | 17 | $159,811 | $34,198 | $24,451 | 5.00 |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections without MCCMS-DRG 690, medical | 16 | $53,814 | $5,534 | $8,234 | 0.81 |
See all 30 Medicare inpatient DRGs at Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood
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) Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood billed Medicare for most in 2024: 1,069 services in all.
| Service group | Services | Patients | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | US average payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Intraocular ProceduresAPC 5491 | 192 | 140 | $20,273 | $1,706 | $1,752 |
| Level 1 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5191 | 101 | 101 | $32,569 | $2,148 | $2,208 |
| Level 3 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5113 | 77 | 72 | $22,335 | $2,365 | $2,373 |
| Level 5 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5115 | 68 | 68 | $118,742 | $10,574 | $10,772 |
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 65 | 63 | $32,865 | $1,987 | $2,090 |
| Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5072 | 61 | 58 | $13,340 | $1,181 | $1,220 |
| Level 5 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5375 | 57 | 54 | $50,528 | $3,771 | $3,918 |
| Level 3 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5193 | 51 | 49 | $111,889 | $8,582 | $8,874 |
| Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related ServicesAPC 5361 | 49 | 48 | $51,035 | $4,266 | $4,358 |
| Level 3 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5373 | 47 | 46 | $19,578 | $1,508 | $1,516 |
See all 22 Medicare outpatient services at Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood
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 Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood 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 848 in 2020 to 1,994 in 2025.
| ZIP code | Stays | Of this hospital's stays | Days | Charges | Market share | Share in 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76801 | 929 | 47% | 4,302 | $86.9M | 68% | 45% |
| 76802 | 184 | 9% | 779 | $16.5M | 80% | 58% |
| 76857 | 134 | 7% | 627 | $13.2M | 72% | 50% |
| 76823 | 108 | 5% | 547 | $10.6M | 68% | 50% |
| 76442 | 79 | 4% | 353 | $7.8M | 22% | 7% |
| 76834 | 66 | 3% | 336 | $7.6M | 17% | 5% |
| 76432 | 58 | 3% | 247 | $5.6M | 67% | 100% |
| 76878 | 55 | 3% | 258 | $5.6M | 51% | 35% |
| 76804 | 49 | 2% | 231 | $5.1M | 70% | 63% |
| 76844 | 41 | 2% | 172 | $3.3M | 29% | 14% |
| 76877 | 38 | 2% | 188 | $3.9M | 29% | |
| 76471 | 32 | 2% | 145 | $3.8M | 37% | 20% |
| 76890 | 30 | 2% | 97 | $2.4M | 73% | 65% |
| 76864 | 29 | 1% | 143 | $3.2M | 63% | |
| 76825 | 28 | 1% | 140 | $2.7M | 8% | |
| 76444 | 27 | 1% | 88 | $2.4M | 20% | |
| 76443 | 21 | 1% | 87 | $2.3M | 15% | |
| 76437 | 20 | 1% | 115 | $2.1M | 8% | |
| 76448 | 18 | 1% | 118 | $2M | 7% | |
| 76871 | 15 | 1% | 75 | $2M | 100% | |
| 76424 | 11 | 1% | 58 | $1.4M | 2% | |
| 76803 | 11 | 1% | 88 | $1.3M | 100% | |
| 76827 | 11 | 1% | 39 | $798,855 | 100% |
Source: CMS Hospital Service Area file. Shares are of the 1,994 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 Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood reported at its latest Medicare certification survey (2024). Counts are people, not full-time equivalents.
7
Operating rooms
2
Endoscopy rooms
1
Cardiac catheterization rooms
11
Psychiatric unit beds
10
Rehabilitation unit beds
2
Off-site locations
1
Off-site emergency departments
204
Registered nurses
20
Licensed practical nurses
5
Nurse practitioners
1
Physician assistants
8
Pharmacists
18
Respiratory therapists
2
Physical therapists
2
Occupational therapists
28
Radiology technicians
1
Nuclear medicine technicians
2
Laboratory technicians
13
Medical technologists
3
Social workers
319
Other personnel
Source: CMS Provider of Services file.
328 clinicians who bill Medicare list Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood 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.
Anton Melnyk, MD,FACP
Hematology & Oncology Physician
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
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Radiation Oncology Physician
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Otolaryngology Physician
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Medical Oncology Physician
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Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
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Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
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Ophthalmology Physician
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Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
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Family Medicine Physician
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Physician Assistant
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Infectious Disease Physician
NPI 1114014248
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1043414642
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1427039304
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Family Medicine Physician
NPI 1558359976
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Family Medicine Physician
NPI 1316957574
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Internal Medicine Physician
NPI 1093718793
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1134100019
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician
NPI 1114909181
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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician
NPI 1306944962
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Family Medicine Physician
NPI 1558741074
See commercial rates for Joshua Thomas, M.D.Source: 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 Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood reported to Medicare for Sep 1, 2024 to Aug 31, 2025. Percentages are of net patient revenue.
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gross patient revenue (charges) | $1B | 769.5% |
| Inpatient | $346.4M | 264.8% |
| Outpatient | $660.1M | 504.7% |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | -$875.7M | -669.5% |
| Net patient revenue | $130.8M | 100.0% |
| Operating expenses | -$140.9M | -107.7% |
| Operating income from patient care | -$10.1M | -7.7% |
| Other income | $21.4M | 16.4% |
| Contributions and donations | $85 | 0.0% |
| Other | $21.4M | 16.4% |
| Other expenses | -$3.6M | -2.7% |
| Net income | $7.8M | 5.9% |
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Medicare | $265M | 26.4% |
| Medicaid (including managed care) | $71.8M | 7.1% |
| Other payers and self-pay | $668.2M | 66.5% |
| Total charges | $1B | 100.0% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 828515, 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 Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood's latest cost report.
-7.7%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
5.1%
Total margin
Net income / net patient revenue plus other income
11.9%
EBITDAR margin
Net income before interest, depreciation and leases (Worksheet A-7), / total revenue
45% of expenses
Personnel costs
Salaries, direct-care contract labor and core wage-related costs / operating expenses
$44.55
Average hourly wage
Adjusted salaries / paid hours (Worksheet S-3 Part II)
7.0%
Return on assets
Net income for a year / total assets
21.9%
Return on equity
Net income for a year / fund balance
1.22
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
0.00
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
49 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
1.37
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets
1.9 years
Average age of plant
Accumulated depreciation / depreciation for a year
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 828515, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
What Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (Aug 2025), across all fund types: $111.5M in total assets and a $35.5M fund balance.
| Line | Amount | Of total assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and temporary investments | $60,355 | 0.1% |
| Inventory | $4.6M | 4.1% |
| Total current assets | $21.6M | 19.4% |
| Property and equipment, net of depreciation | $33.5M | 30.1% |
| Investments and other assets | $56.4M | 50.6% |
| Total assets | $111.5M | 100.0% |
| Current liabilities | $17.7M | 15.9% |
| Total liabilities | $76M | 68.2% |
| Fund balance (net assets) | $35.5M | 31.8% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 828515, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Care Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood provided without full payment, as reported on Worksheet S-10 of its cost report.
$6M
Cost of charity care
Care for patients approved for charity care and uninsured discounts, at cost
$27.4M
Bad debt
Patient bills written off as uncollectible, at charges
-$4.4M
Medicaid shortfall
Cost of Medicaid patients (charges times the cost-to-charge ratio) minus Medicaid payments; negative means a surplus
-$33,094
CHIP shortfall
Cost of stand-alone CHIP patients minus CHIP payments
$51,368
State and local indigent care shortfall
Cost of indigent care program patients minus program payments
$9.5M
Total unreimbursed and uncompensated care
6.7% of operating expenses
Medicaid, CHIP and indigent care shortfalls plus charity care and the cost of bad debt (Worksheet S-10 line 31)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 828515, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood's full-year cost reports, by fiscal year end. Reports shorter than ten months are left out.
| Fiscal year ending | Oct 2020 | Aug 2021 | Aug 2022 | Aug 2023 | Aug 2024 | Aug 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $90.8M | $66.3M | $105.1M | $114.5M | $126.6M | $130.8M |
| Operating expenses | $87.2M | $60.9M | $90.5M | $96.6M | $114.2M | $140.9M |
| Operating margin | 4.0% | 8.1% | 13.9% | 15.6% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| Net income | $9.4M | $7.9M | $18.8M | $20.6M | $19.4M | $7.8M |
| Total assets | -$166.5M | $49.8M | $112.1M | $107.6M | $110.2M | $111.5M |
| Discharges | 2,568 | 2,612 | 2,817 | 2,763 | 3,707 | 4,535 |
| Inpatient days | 10,553 | 13,219 | 12,148 | 11,136 | 14,686 | 17,679 |
| Medicare Advantage days | 1,383 | 356 | 2,092 | 2,280 | 3,762 | 3,968 |
| Beds | 65 | 65 | 57 | 57 | 63 | 64 |
| Employees (FTE) | 440 | 272 | 297 | 333 | 528 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 828515, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Each cost center Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood 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 | $18.2M | $110.7M | 0.16 | ||
| Operating room | $3.4M | $9.1M | $87.7M | 0.10 | 17,124 |
| Emergency | $3.3M | $7.5M | $117M | 0.06 | 11,755 |
| Laboratory | $2.1M | $7.3M | $98.1M | 0.07 | |
| Medical supplies charged to patient | $6.7M | $26.6M | 0.25 | ||
| Impl. dev. charged to patients | $6.6M | $55.5M | 0.12 | ||
| Radiology-diagnostic | $1.6M | $6.6M | $43.2M | 0.15 | 21,156 |
| Radiology-therapeutic | $2.8M | $4.3M | $46.5M | 0.09 | 254 |
| Cardiac catheterization | $873,398 | $3.5M | $46.5M | 0.08 | 5,708 |
| Observation beds (non-distinct part | $3.5M | $34.2M | 0.10 | ||
| Delivery room & labor room | $1.4M | $2.9M | $6.3M | 0.47 | 2,837 |
| Respiratory therapy | $1.3M | $2.5M | $12.5M | 0.20 | 1,348 |
| Ct scan | $521,331 | $2M | $91.2M | 0.02 | 579 |
| Electrocardiology | $615,496 | $1.8M | $30.4M | 0.06 | 2,431 |
| Other reimbursable cost centers | $832,214 | $1.6M | $8.2M | 0.19 | |
| Mri | $460,261 | $1.5M | $16.8M | 0.09 | 3,186 |
| Recovery room | $696,274 | $1.5M | $15.4M | 0.10 | 1,772 |
| Hyperbaric oxygen therapy | $495,869 | $1.3M | $9.1M | 0.15 | 3,466 |
| Blood laboratory | $110,331 | $1.3M | $10M | 0.13 | |
| Intravenous therapy | $97,737 | $1.2M | $8.2M | 0.14 | |
| Physical therapy | $332,411 | $1.2M | $6.6M | 0.18 | 744 |
| Radioisotope | $172,382 | $945,551 | $8.8M | 0.11 | 811 |
| Renal dialysis | $163,434 | $548,675 | $2.1M | 0.26 | |
| Electroencephalography | $193,531 | $406,023 | $2.4M | 0.17 | |
| Occupational therapy | $124,117 | $333,526 | $1.8M | 0.18 | 416 |
| Anesthesiology | $67,680 | $309,014 | $21M | 0.01 | 102 |
| Speech pathology | $81,728 | $306,721 | $2.5M | 0.12 | 293 |
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | $6.6M | $22.6M | $61.4M | 0.37 | 34,772 |
| Intensive care unit | $2.9M | $7.6M | $22M | 0.35 | 9,953 |
| Nursery | $571,916 | $2.2M | 0.26 | 585 |
| Department | Salaries | Direct cost | Paid hours | Average hourly wage | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative & general | $4.8M | $21.1M | 146,056 | $32.75 | 28,519 |
| Pharmacy | $1.5M | $12.8M | 25,488 | $59.92 | 2,037 |
| Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt | $10.3M | 258,442 | |||
| Operation of plant | $1.1M | $2.7M | 32,495 | $33.09 | 80,155 |
| Nursing administration | $1.6M | $1.9M | 37,826 | $42.29 | 777 |
| Housekeeping | $1M | $1.7M | 54,805 | $18.54 | 2,333 |
| Social service | $929,091 | $1.4M | 19,270 | $48.22 | |
| Dietary | $1.3M | 157 | |||
| Medical records & library | $850,376 | $1.3M | 27,175 | $31.29 | 4,498 |
| Central services & supply | $415,372 | $1M | 16,588 | $25.04 | 8,447 |
| Laundry & linen service | $401,623 | 2,226 | |||
| Maintenance of personnel | $245,073 | $356,194 | 5,419 | $45.23 | |
| Employee benefits department | $47,411 | $102,433 | 1,287 | $36.85 | 2,928 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 828515, 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 Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood for an inpatient stay.
1.60
Case mix index
Higher than 40% 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).
26.5%
Low-income patient share
Disproportionate share percentage: Medicaid and SSI patient days CMS uses for safety-net payments (FY 2027).
1,345
Medicare inpatient stays
Medicare claims CMS based FY 2027 payment rates on.
Rural
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 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.85 | 1.75 | 1.68 | 1.58 | 1.60 |
| Wage index | 0.830 | 0.908 | 0.863 | 0.876 | 0.896 | 0.972 | 0.991 |
| Readmissions adjustment | -0.39% | -1.27% | -0.77% | -1.19% | -1.26% | -1.33% | -1.49% |
| Value-based purchasing adjustment | +0.40% | -0.72% | -0.72% | -0.15% | -1.68% | -1.64% | -1.49% |
| Medicare inpatient stays | 1,070 | 1,070 | 718 | 742 | 894 | 1,199 | 1,345 |
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
Organizations Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood reports to Medicare as owners or with operational control.
Hendrick Medical Center
5% or greater direct ownership interest, 100%, since 2020
Sources: CMS Hospital All Owners, CMS Hospital Change of Ownership.
The officers and board members on Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood'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 8 of 9 are shown.
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Brad Holland | President/ceo |
| Rob Wiley | Vice President/cmo/cqo |
| Jeremy Walker | Vice President/cfo |
| Krista R Baty | Chief Administrative Officer |
| Susan Wade | Chief Operating Officer |
| Brian Bessent | Vp/chief Strategy & Exp. |
| Kirk Canada | Vice President |
| Erich P Wallschlaeger | Chief Financial Officer |
| Heather Ray | Chief Nursing Officer |
| Jessica M Connell | Chief Nursing Officer |
| Jory S Lee | Chief Operating Officer |
| Paul T Smithson | Provider |
Board members: David Grooms, Lanny Vinson, Leigh Black, Mike Woodward, Paul Waldrop, Randy Lloyd.
Source: IRS Form 990 Part VII filed by Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood (EIN 85-1941193), via the IRS e-file data. A health system's return can cover several hospitals.
340B drug pricing program
Participating since 2025
340B ID SCH450587-00, registered as a sole community hospital; 2 registered outpatient sites; 11 active contract pharmacies. Authorizing official: Erich Wallschlaeger, Chief Financial Officer.
Source: HRSA 340B Office of Pharmacy Affairs Information System.
Accountable care organization (Medicare Shared Savings Program)
Aledade 240 National MSSP
ACO A5774, current agreement since 2026. Public reporting page
Source: CMS Shared Savings Program participants, 2026, matched on Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood's legal name.
About Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood's rates and hospital price transparency.
For MRI brain before and after contrast (CPT 70553), published negotiated rates at Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood range from $391 to $5,381 across 4 insurers. UnitedHealthcare's rate is $792. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $1,894. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (CPT 74177), published negotiated rates at Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood range from $328 to $6,675 across 3 insurers. Aetna's rate is $328. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $2,834. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Colonoscopy with biopsy (CPT 45380), published negotiated rates at Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood range from $311 to $3,584 across 4 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $2,348. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $2,764. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Screening mammography, bilateral (CPT 77067), published negotiated rates at Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood range from $58 to $519 across 4 insurers. Aetna's rate is $140. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $311. 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 Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood range from $12,464 to $12,464 across 1 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $12,464. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $23,327. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood has a CMS overall hospital star rating of 1 out of 5 on Medicare Care Compare (CMS data released 2026-08-13). That is the lowest rating, shared by 6% of US hospitals.
CMS reports no Medicare-funded interns or residents at Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood for fiscal year 2027.
Yes. Under the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, Medicare cuts Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood's base inpatient payments by an estimated 1.49% in fiscal year 2027 for more readmissions than expected.
In 2024, the most common were septicemia or severe sepsis without mv >96 hours with mcc (102 discharges), simple pneumonia and pleurisy with mcc (60 discharges), heart failure and shock with mcc (48 discharges).
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood's Medicare case mix index is 1.60 for fiscal year 2027, higher than 40% of hospitals paid under the inpatient prospective payment system.
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood reported 4,535 inpatient discharges and 17,679 inpatient days from Sep 1, 2024 to Aug 31, 2025.
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood reported 528 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Sep 1, 2024 to Aug 31, 2025.
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood reported $130.8M in net patient revenue on $1B of gross charges for Sep 1, 2024 to Aug 31, 2025, an operating margin of -7.7%, and net income of $7.8M.
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood reported $9.5M of unreimbursed and uncompensated care for Sep 1, 2024 to Aug 31, 2025, including $6M of charity care at cost.
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood's 2024 IRS Form 990 lists Brad Holland as President/ceo.
Insurers' price transparency files list Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood under employer identification number 85-1941193 (Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood). 53 health plans and networks list 85-1941193 for it.
Yes. HRSA's 340B database lists Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood (340B ID SCH450587-00) as a participating sole community hospital since 2025, with 11 active contract pharmacies.
328 clinicians who bill Medicare list Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood as a hospital affiliation in CMS's Doctors and Clinicians data. The largest groups are family nurse practitioner (43), internal medicine physician (26), family medicine physician (24).
Yes. CMS's Provider of Services file lists The Joint Commission as the accrediting organization for Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood, effective 2024.
In its Medicare enrollment, Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood reports Hendrick Medical Center as 5% or greater direct ownership interest (100%).
In CMS's 2025 Hospital Service Area file, the most Medicare inpatient stays at Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood came from ZIP codes 76801 (929), 76802 (184), 76857 (134).
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood has 64 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. 216 are Medicare-certified beds in CMS's Provider of Services file. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood is located at 1501 Burnett Rd., Brownwood, TX 76801. Its main phone number is 325-646-8541.
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 450587.
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood is 1184233785.
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood is affiliated with Hendrick Health System.
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood lists 31 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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"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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"payer_name": "Region Health Insurance",
"plan_name": "HMO",
"methodology": "fee schedule",
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}
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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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