Buchanan County Health Center

1. How many beds does your acute care have?
2. How many beds are in the long term care unit?
3. Where do I go to check in?
4. Do you have any kind of financial assistance available?
5. I have Medicare and supplemental insurance. Why do I still owe a balance?
6. I stayed in the Hospital overnight. Why won't Medicare pay for my medication?
7. Is the hospital cafeteria open to the public?
8. Are scholarships available for those interested in pursuing a career in health care?
9. Can I donate blood at Buchanan County Health Center?

1. How many beds does your acute care have?

Buchanan County Health Center is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital.

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2. How many beds are in the long term care unit?
There are 59 beds in the long term care unit.
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3. Where do I go to check in?
The Admissions office is located on the north side of the building, near the emergency room entrance.
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4. Do you have any kind of financial assistance available?
We have two different kinds of financial assistance available. One is to request reduced monthly payment amounts which are below those required in the Credit Policy. The other may qualify the applicant for a full reduction of their charges based on their income. Please contact the Business Office at 319-334-6071 for more information.
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5. I have Medicare and supplemental insurance. Why do I still owe a balance?
On an outpatient visit, Medicare does not pay for any oral or self-administered medications or any take home prescriptions given through the emergency room. Those are due from the patient and can be billed by them to their Part D prescription plan. We do not bill for Part D.
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6. I stayed in the Hospital overnight. Why won't Medicare pay for my medication?
If you stay overnight as an observation or same-day surgery patient, you are considered an outpatient and Medicare does not pay for your medications on an outpatient basis. These charges will be due from you.
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7. Is the hospital cafeteria open to the public?
Yes, it certainly is! The cafeteria is open Monday through Friday from 11AM until 1PM and in the evenings from 4PM until 5:30PM. We serve a limited menu, which includes a salad bar, soups, sandwiches and fruits/desserts. The cafeteria recently began a Continental Breakfast from 7:30AM until 9:30AM.
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8. Are scholarships available for those interested in pursuing a career in health care?
The Iowa Hospital Association offers scholarships to assist health care students in paying for their education. More information can be found at http://www.ihaonline.org/careers/ihascholapp.pdf.
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9. Can I donate blood at Buchanan County Health Center?
Yes! Call the Clinic at 319-332-0999 for an appointment.
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1600 First Street E | Independence, Iowa 50644

Phone: (319) 332-0999 | Fax: (319) 332-0958 | Email: info@bchealth.info