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MIDWEST MEDICAL CENTER

GALENA, IL, 61036
System: Voluntary non-profit - PrivateFile modified: 12/21/2025

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501(r) Billing Protections

This is a nonprofit hospital subject to IRS Section 501(r). You have the following rights:

  • Financial Assistance Policy Required: This hospital must maintain a written Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) and make it widely available to patients.
  • No Extraordinary Collection Actions Before FAP Screening: The hospital cannot pursue wage garnishment, liens on your home, credit reporting, or lawsuits until it has made reasonable efforts to determine whether you qualify for financial assistance.
  • Charge Limitations: If you qualify for financial assistance, the hospital cannot charge you more than the amounts generally billed to insured patients for the same services.
  • Billing Period Protections: The hospital must wait at least 120 days after the first post-discharge billing statement before initiating any extraordinary collection actions.
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Published Payers (From Transparency File)

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Quality Snapshot

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1.9/10Poor

Below average in patient safety and readmission rate.

Patient Safety0.0/10 · Poor

Risk of hospital-acquired infections, surgical complications, and preventable medical errors

Readmission Rate2.5/10 · Poor

How often patients return within 30 days — lower readmission means better follow-up care

Effective Care2.5/10 · Poor

Whether the hospital follows recommended treatments and evidence-based care practices

Timeliness2.5/10 · Poor

How quickly patients receive care — ER wait times, time to treatment, and responsiveness

Flags: ER

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