Mercy Medical Center North Iowa
Detailed report on the hospital located in Mason City, Iowa (IA).
Mercy Medical Center North Iowa is a non-profit acute care hospital based at 1000 Fourth Street Southwest in Mason City, IA. The facility is accredited and provides emergency services. The mortality rate for heart attack patients at the facility is no different than the national rate. The patient mortality rate is also no different than the national rate. In 2006, a total of 4,250 Medicare patients were given 24,315 days of PPS inpatient care and services. The provider was reimbursed $48,202,081 by Medicare for those services. In 2006, 125 Medicare patients were given 1,383 days of Non-PPS inpatient care and services. 20,165 Medicare patients were given outpatient care and services by this provider in 2006. The provider was reimbursed $23,995,374 by Medicare for these services.
When compared to state levels, heart failure patients at this facility are more likely to be given an evaluation of their LVS function, be given discharge instructions, and be given smoking cessation advice or counseling. Pneumonia patients at this facility are more likely to be given smoking cessation advice or counseling.
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Facility Type
Ownership Type
Address
Mason City, IA 50401
Phone Number
Geographic Coordinates
Accredited
Indicates whether the facility is accredited.
- This Provider
- Yes
- Iowa
- 35 (38.04%)
- United States
- 3,333 (77.01%)
Emergency Services
Indicates whether the facility offers emergency care services.
- This Provider
- Yes
- Iowa
- 89 (96.74%)
- United States
- 3,947 (91.20%)
Quality Measures
Heart Attack Patients Given Inhibitor or ARB
The percentage of heart attack patients given ace inhibitor or arb for left ventricular systolic dysfunction (lvsd). The sample size for this measure was 61 patients.
- This Provider
- 97.00%
- Iowa
- 86.50%
- United States
- 82.44%
Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Discharge
The percentage of heart attack patients given aspirin at discharge. The sample size for this measure was 270 patients.
- This Provider
- 100.00%
- Iowa
- 89.81%
- United States
- 90.10%
Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Discharge
The percentage of heart attack patients given beta blocker at discharge. The sample size for this measure was 268 patients.
- This Provider
- 99.00%
- Iowa
- 90.94%
- United States
- 89.74%
Heart Attack Patients Given PCI within 90 Minutes
The percentage of heart attack patients given pci within 90 minutes of arrival. The sample size for this measure was 16 patients.
The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.
- This Provider
- 62.00%
- Iowa
- 72.59%
- United States
- 53.85%
Heart Failure Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB
The percentage of heart failure patients given ace inhibitor or arb for left ventricular systolic dysfunction (lvsd). The sample size for this measure was 139 patients.
- This Provider
- 94.00%
- Iowa
- 83.96%
- United States
- 82.00%
Heart Failure Patients Given Discharge Instructions
The percentage of heart failure patients given discharge instructions. The sample size for this measure was 249 patients.
- This Provider
- 89.00%
- Iowa
- 62.18%
- United States
- 60.95%
Pneumonia Patients Given Influenza Vaccination
The percentage of pneumonia patients assessed and given influenza vaccination. The sample size for this measure was 39 patients.
- This Provider
- 97.00%
- Iowa
- 84.60%
- United States
- 69.93%
Pneumonia Patients Given Antibiotics within 4 Hours
The percentage of pneumonia patients given initial antibiotic(s) within 4 hours after arrival. The sample size for this measure was 168 patients.
- This Provider
- 92.00%
- Iowa
- 86.94%
- United States
- 80.14%
Pneumonia Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice
The percentage of pneumonia patients given smoking cessation advice or counseling. The sample size for this measure was 43 patients.
- This Provider
- 98.00%
- Iowa
- 75.30%
- United States
- 79.65%
Pneumonia Patients whose Blood Culture Performed Prior to Antibiotics
The percentage of pneumonia patients whose initial emergency room blood culture was performed prior to the administration of the first hospital dose of antibiotics. The sample size for this measure was 140 patients.
- This Provider
- 84.00%
- Iowa
- 94.62%
- United States
- 90.43%
Surgery Patients Given Appropriate Antibiotics
The percentage of surgery patients who received the appropriate preventative antibiotic(s) for their surgery. The sample size for this measure was 235 patients.
- This Provider
- 98.00%
- Iowa
- 88.93%
- United States
- 89.88%
Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Arrival
The percentage of heart attack patients given aspirin at arrival. The sample size for this measure was 172 patients.
- This Provider
- 97.00%
- Iowa
- 89.41%
- United States
- 92.45%
Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Arrival
The percentage of heart attack patients given beta blocker at arrival. The sample size for this measure was 148 patients.
- This Provider
- 95.00%
- Iowa
- 90.58%
- United States
- 87.23%
Heart Attack Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice
The percentage of heart attack patients given smoking cessation advice or counseling. The sample size for this measure was 86 patients.
- This Provider
- 99.00%
- Iowa
- 91.85%
- United States
- 87.61%
Heart Failure Patients Given Evaluation of LVS Function
The percentage of heart failure patients given an evaluation of left ventricular systolic (lvs) function. The sample size for this measure was 332 patients.
- This Provider
- 98.00%
- Iowa
- 74.53%
- United States
- 83.53%
Heart Failure Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice
The percentage of heart failure patients given smoking cessation advice or counseling. The sample size for this measure was 36 patients.
- This Provider
- 97.00%
- Iowa
- 77.78%
- United States
- 81.61%
Pneumonia Patients Given Pneumococcal Vaccination
The percentage of pneumonia patients assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination. The sample size for this measure was 162 patients.
- This Provider
- 93.00%
- Iowa
- 82.72%
- United States
- 69.00%
Pneumonia Patients Given Oxygenation Assessment
The percentage of pneumonia patients given oxygenation assessment. The sample size for this measure was 216 patients.
- This Provider
- 100.00%
- Iowa
- 99.44%
- United States
- 99.26%
Pneumonia Patients Given Most Appropriate Antibiotics
The percentage of pneumonia patients given the most appropriate initial antibiotic(s). The sample size for this measure was 142 patients.
- This Provider
- 87.00%
- Iowa
- 85.36%
- United States
- 82.91%
Surgery Patients Given Antibiotics 1 Hour Before Incision
The percentage of surgery patients who received preventative antibiotic(s) 1 hour before incision. The sample size for this measure was 703 patients.
Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.
- This Provider
- 90.00%
- Iowa
- 79.20%
- United States
- 76.95%
Surgery Patients whose Antibiotics Stopped within 24 Hours of Surgery
The percentage of surgery patients whose preventative antibiotic(s) are stopped within 24 hours after surgery. The sample size for this measure was 694 patients.
Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.
- This Provider
- 87.00%
- Iowa
- 76.33%
- United States
- 71.77%
Mortality Rates
30-Day Mortality Rate from Heart Attack
This hospitals 30 day patient death (mortality) rate from heart attack. The value is one of three types: Better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
No different than National Rate
30-Day Mortality Rate from Heart Failure
This hospitals 30 day patient death (mortality) rate from heart failure. The value is one of three types: Better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
No different than National Rate
Treatment Figures
PPS Inpatients
The number of prospective payment system inpatients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]
- This Provider
- 4,250
- Iowa Average
- 2,460
- United States Average
- 2,267
PPS Inpatient Utilization Days
The number of days of prospective payment system inpatient care that are chargeable to Medicare Part A facility utilization by this provider in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]
- This Provider
- 24,315
- Iowa Average
- 16,710
- United States Average
- 17,102
Non-PPS Inpatients
The number of non prospective payment system inpatients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]
- This Provider
- 125
- Iowa Average
- 276
- United States Average
- 371
Non-PPS Inpatient Utilization Days
The number of days of non prospective payment system inpatient care that are chargeable to Medicare Part A facility utilization by this provider in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]
- This Provider
- 1,383
- Iowa Average
- 1,878
- United States Average
- 3,791
Outpatients
The number of outpatients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part B in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.
These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.
- This Provider
- 20,165
- Iowa Average
- 4,952
- United States Average
- 7,242
PPS Inpatient Days
The number of days of prospective payment system inpatient care given by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]
- This Provider
- 24,449
- Iowa Average
- 16,797
- United States Average
- 17,255
PPS Inpatient Discharges
The number of prospective payment system inpatient discharges made by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]
- This Provider
- 5,540
- Iowa Average
- 3,258
- United States Average
- 2,995
Non-PPS Inpatient Days
The number of days of non prospective payment system inpatient care given by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]
- This Provider
- 1,385
- Iowa Average
- 1,892
- United States Average
- 3,834
Non-PPS Inpatient Discharges
The number of non prospective payment system inpatient discharges made by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]
- This Provider
- 129
- Iowa Average
- 302
- United States Average
- 450
Financials
Medicare PPS Inpatient Payments
The total prospective payment system inpatient associated Medicare Part A payments, plus pass-through, made to this provider in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]
- This Provider
- $48,202,081
- Iowa Average
- $26,570,917
- United States Average
- $28,006,530
Medicare Payments Per PPS Inpatient Day
The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered prospective payment system inpatient day in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]
- This Provider
- $1,972
- Iowa Average
- $1,582
- United States Average
- $1,623
Medicare Payments Per PPS Inpatient Discharge
The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered prospective payment system inpatient discharge in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]
- This Provider
- $8,701
- Iowa Average
- $8,154
- United States Average
- $9,352
Medicare Non-PPS Inpatient Payments
The total non prospective payment system inpatient associated Medicare Part A payments, plus pass-through, made to this provider in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]
- This Provider
- $1,976,773
- Iowa Average
- $1,813,105
- United States Average
- $4,323,113
Medicare Payments Per Non-PPS Inpatient Day
The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non prospective payment system inpatient day in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]
- This Provider
- $1,427
- Iowa Average
- $958
- United States Average
- $1,128
Medicare Outpatient Payments
The total outpatient associated Medicare Part B payments made to this provider in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.
These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.
- This Provider
- $23,995,374
- Iowa Average
- $4,341,787
- United States Average
- $5,694,349
Medicare Payments Per PPS Inpatient
The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered prospective payment system inpatient in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]
- This Provider
- $11,342
- Iowa Average
- $10,803
- United States Average
- $12,356
Medicare Payments Per PPS Inpatient Utilization Day
The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered prospective payment system inpatient utilization day in 2006. This measure includes full days, coinsurance days, and lifetime reserve days. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]
- This Provider
- $1,982
- Iowa Average
- $1,590
- United States Average
- $1,638
Medicare Payments Per Non-PPS Inpatient
The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non prospective payment system inpatient in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]
- This Provider
- $15,814
- Iowa Average
- $6,565
- United States Average
- $11,654
Medicare Payments Per Non-PPS Inpatient Utilization Day
The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non prospective payment system inpatient utilization day in 2006. This measure includes full days, coinsurance days, and lifetime reserve days. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]
- This Provider
- $1,429
- Iowa Average
- $966
- United States Average
- $1,140
Medicare Payments Per Non-PPS Inpatient Discharge
The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non prospective payment system inpatient discharge in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]
- This Provider
- $15,324
- Iowa Average
- $6,002
- United States Average
- $9,611
Medicare Payments Per Outpatient
The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part B covered outpatient in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.
These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.
- This Provider
- $1,190
- Iowa Average
- $877
- United States Average
- $786
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Mason City at a Glance
Mason City has a total population of 29,172, of which 6,876 are children under the age of 18 and 5,211 are seniors 65 and older. The median age is 38.2.
- Total Population:
- 29,172
- Median Age:
- 38.2
- Males:
- 13,817 (47.4%)
- Female:
- 15,355 (52.6%)
- Children (0-17):
- 6,876 (23.6%)
- Adults (18-64):
- 17,085 (58.6%)
- Seniors (65+):
- 5,211 (17.9%)
- Age Breakdown:
- Married:
- 12,751 (43.7%)
- Divorced:
- 2,628 (9.0%)
- Marriage Breakdown:
- Hispanic Ethnicity:
- 1,005 (3.45%)
- White:
- 27,829 (95.40%)
- African American:
- 342 (1.17%)
- Asian:
- 226 (0.77%)
- Pacific Islander:
- 3 (0.01%)
- Indian:
- 52 (0.18%)
- Other:
- 313 (1.07%)
- Two or More:
- 407 (1.40%)
- Racial Breakdown:
Health
The average number of disabilities per resident is 0.30, which does not include institutionalized individuals.
- Disabilities:
- 0.30 (Per Capita)
- Dialysis Centers:
- 1
- Doctors:
- 314
- Home Agencies:
- 2
- Hospitals:
- 1
- Nursing Homes:
- 5
- Medical Suppliers:
- 24
- Rehab Centers:
- 1
Wealth
The median family income is $45,160 while the median household income is $33,852. Roughly 9.63% of the population live in poverty.
- Family Income:
- $45,160
- Household Income:
- $33,852
- In Poverty:
- 9.63%
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