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Avoiding Sticker Shock for Medical Costs

Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital has implemented a combination of tools that allow patients to better understand the cost for medical services. Valerie Tipton, of the SNMH Transformational Team, explains it is more than just software.

Click here to listen to Vivian Tipton

One of the key components of the improved service is the ability for the hospital team to put the patient in direct contact with the insurance company.

Click here to listen to Valerie Tipton

The hospital has received positive feedback from its patients as they are better able to comprehend the intricacies of their medical bills.
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital continues to be a leader in the medical community receiving awards for patient care and treatment as well as providing top of the line specialty services such as primary care for stroke victims and emergency room services.

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