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Vidant Medical Center was included in a nationwide audit on the use of specific diagnostic codes (261 and 262) which, when added to a Medicare claim, usually results in a higher Medicare payment.
Published: Friday, April 21st, 2017 @ 3:31 pm
By: Betty Murphy
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In July the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings for over 3,500 hospitals nationwide.
Published: Saturday, October 1st, 2016 @ 5:37 pm
By: Betty Murphy
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Early in March 2016 Vidant Health and East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine (BSOM) announced their intentions to align with each other in pursuit of a common goal to become a national model for providing rural health care.
Published: Sunday, July 10th, 2016 @ 4:04 am
By: Betty Murphy
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On Saturday (April 30, 2016) the NAACP/Belhaven's Press Conference was a "Come to Jesus" moment for the "Save Our Hospital" movement.
Published: Monday, May 23rd, 2016 @ 9:02 am
By: Betty Murphy
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When Vidant agreed to lease BC Hospital, they refused to assume the liabilities that were lurking from past mismanagement, an amount estimated to be around $22 million.
Published: Tuesday, July 7th, 2015 @ 1:29 pm
By: Betty Murphy
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Recent media reports of declining revenue, lagging patient volume and reduced operating surplus have not slowed Vidant Health from plunging ahead with plans for numerous acquisitions, mergers and/or joint ventures, but to accomplish these goals Vidant needs an infusion of capital.
Published: Wednesday, March 25th, 2015 @ 4:13 am
By: Betty Murphy
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In December, 2014 the Federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final assessments of medical data for two of the programs within the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Published: Thursday, February 12th, 2015 @ 3:25 am
By: Betty Murphy
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A Chocowinity EMS Ambulance was stolen from Vidant Medical Center on Saturday, January 3rd.
Published: Friday, January 9th, 2015 @ 12:39 am
By: Betty Murphy
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An ambulance was stolen over the weekend at Vidant Medical Center.
Published: Wednesday, January 7th, 2015 @ 3:15 pm
By: Betty Murphy
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2013-2014 was the year for mergers, joint ventures and acquisitions, but not for Vidant.
Published: Saturday, November 1st, 2014 @ 9:54 pm
By: Betty Murphy
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Vidant Health is scheduled to appear before the Town of Belhaven Board of Adjustment on October 22 at 7 pm to request a Special Use Permit to allow construction and operations of their planned health care facility.
Published: Friday, October 31st, 2014 @ 4:38 pm
By: Betty Murphy
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Vidant wasted no time padlocking the front door of Pungo District Hospital and covering up the signage around the building.
Published: Monday, July 7th, 2014 @ 9:47 am
By: Betty Murphy
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If Vidant thought their "problem child" would go away quietly, never to be seen or heard from again, that was not the case last week in Hyde County, nor will it be next year.
Published: Sunday, June 29th, 2014 @ 5:23 pm
By: Betty Murphy
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The notification letter from Vidant Pungo Hospital President Harvey Case was short and to the point.
Published: Friday, June 27th, 2014 @ 12:55 am
By: Betty Murphy
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Since Vidant Health announced the closure of Pungo Hospital in September, 2013, Belhaven residents have been struggling with the uncertainty of future access to healthcare.
Published: Friday, June 6th, 2014 @ 10:25 am
By: Betty Murphy
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The April 1st closing date for Vidant Pungo Hospital is rapidly approaching.
Published: Sunday, March 30th, 2014 @ 10:20 am
By: Betty Murphy
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Vidant Health, officially known as University Health Systems, is no stranger to closing rural medical facilities. Since 2010 Vidant Health has closed three medical clinics in the following counties: Dare, Pitt and Beaufort.
Published: Wednesday, March 12th, 2014 @ 6:47 am
By: Betty Murphy
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The November 4th monthly Beaufort County Commissioner's meeting started off with some strong public comments by civic leader "Buzz" Cayton stressing the need for County Commissioners to use common sense in their ongoing pursuit of new jail plans.
Published: Friday, November 15th, 2013 @ 8:38 am
By: Betty Murphy
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Here it is Tuesday evening, Sept 24, and I am driving into the quiet little town of Belhaven located in one of the most rural areas of northeast Beaufort County.
Published: Monday, November 4th, 2013 @ 10:41 pm
By: Betty Murphy
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In addition to the adoption of the fiscal year budget, early Tax Revaluation was on the Beaufort County Commissioner's agenda for discussion at their June monthly meeting.
Published: Tuesday, June 25th, 2013 @ 10:23 pm
By: Betty Murphy
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I got your attention didn’t I? Well, if you are a major car enthusiast, I’m going to lose you very quickly.
Published: Saturday, June 22nd, 2013 @ 2:22 pm
By: Betty Murphy
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Another perfect example of why we can't get out of the hole that was dug by the elitist mentality of BCC-100 and former EDC Director.
Published: Saturday, March 23rd, 2013 @ 11:38 pm
By: Betty Murphy
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Often referred to as the "Blue Goose" because of the special colors it had been painted, it had become a "bad joke" and a financial black mark for Beaufort County.
Published: Monday, February 18th, 2013 @ 12:37 am
By: Betty Murphy
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Viewing the tape of the July 2, Beaufort County Commissioner's monthly meeting I thought I had been transported to another world.
Published: Thursday, July 5th, 2012 @ 3:26 pm
By: Betty Murphy
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Arthur Williams is not known for ownership of his speeches, debates or even self-expression in his responses to media inquiries. In fact, he avoids participating in debates and public forums.
Published: Thursday, June 28th, 2012 @ 7:42 pm
By: Betty Murphy
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Monday night (3-19-12) was a very special occasion. "An evening with Tommy Thompson". In fact it was so special that he was the only one on the program.
Published: Thursday, March 22nd, 2012 @ 4:40 pm
By: Betty Murphy
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Betty Murphy, our Chief Researcher, has done an analysis of the "final" hospital documents and the original Letter of Intent. She filed this report:
Published: Monday, August 22nd, 2011 @ 2:07 pm
By: Betty Murphy
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It´s that time of year. Non-profits throughout the country are filing their IRS form 990´s, with one exception locally - Beaufort County Hospital Association.
Published: Monday, May 16th, 2011 @ 11:45 am
By: Betty Murphy
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What is the Sunshine Law? Every State has a Sunshine Law that provides public access to public records, public meeting minutes, and open meetings.
Published: Monday, April 11th, 2011 @ 10:05 am
By: Betty Murphy
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