$167.3M in expenses

Union hospital of cecil county's mission is to provide quality health care services to the residents of cecil county, maryland and neighboring communities. Services are provided with modern technology and compassionate care from health care professionals. Services are provided regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, age, disability, religion, or ability to pay. Although reimbursement for services rendered is vitally important to the operation, stability, and viability of union hospital of cecil county, it is recognized that not all members of the community are in the financial position to purchase health care services. For eligible individuals, union hospital of cecil county offers free and/or subsidized care, as well as access to community financial assistance. During the year, union hospital of cecil county provided $3,815,100 in uncompensated care (charity care). In addition, community benefit activities are provided to serve vulnerable populations (i.e. People with low incomes, pregnant people, people with substance use disorder) and/or to address a demonstrated community health-related need. Community needs are identified in our community health needs assessments, completed every three years in partnership with the cecil county health department. Community benefits include: a) access to health initiatives including the provision of free transportation to medical appointments for eligible patients, annual sports physicals for cecil county public school youth not connected to primary care, and mobile health monthly outreach which offers connection to community and clinical resources, as well as blood pressure and vision screenings. B) community support groups and education for pregnant people on the topics of delivery, infant care, and breastfeeding - including specialized education for how to care for babies with neonatal abstinence syndrome - offered at community treatment centers. C) health education on prevention and screening for cancer, especially lung cancer which is prevalent in cecil county. D) addressing substance use disorder through our partnership with cecil county health department and voices of hope, INC. To offer nearly 24/7 on-site connection for our patients to peers in recovery who serve individuals with connections to behavioral health supports and treatment. E) screening admitted patients for social needs and helping to address those needs through community partnerships and utilization of unite maryland, a social care referral network. F) hospital staff participation on community boards and coalitions, such as the economic development commission, cecil county local management board, susquehanna workforce network, and west cecil health center. Union hospital of cecil county serviced 6,200 discharges providing 26,962 patient days to inpatients in fiscal year 2024 of which: 1) patients covered under the medicare program were 2,292 discharges and 10,765 patient days 2) patients covered under the medicaid program were 159 discharges and 686 patient days 3) patients covered under the medicaid hmo program were 1,519 discharges and 5,155 patient days 4) patients covered under the medicare hmo program were 918 discharges and 4,558 patient days