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In 2007 Oswego Medical Center was purchased by [[HMC/CAH]] Consolidated, Inc. and the name changed to Oswego Community Hospital. The facility had in recent years been previously sponsored by and affiliated with [[Mt. Carmel Regional Medical Center]] of [[Pittsburg, Kansas]] with help from [[St. John's Regional Medical Center (Missouri)|St. John's Regional Medical Center]] in [[Joplin, Missouri]]. |
In 2007 Oswego Medical Center was purchased by [[HMC/CAH]] Consolidated, Inc. and the name changed to Oswego Community Hospital. The facility had in recent years been previously sponsored by and affiliated with [[Mt. Carmel Regional Medical Center]] of [[Pittsburg, Kansas]] with help from [[St. John's Regional Medical Center (Missouri)|St. John's Regional Medical Center]] in [[Joplin, Missouri]]. |
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At some point in the past decade, EmpowerHMS purchased Oswego Community Hospital. |
At some point in the past decade, EmpowerHMS purchased Oswego Community Hospital. During this time, the hospital was affiliated with [[Labette Health]], headquartered in nearby [[Parsons, Kansas|Parsons, KS]]. |
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On February 13, 2020, Oswego Community Hospital abruptly closed its doors, "citing [a] failure to expand Medicaid" and "low patient volumes."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chilson |first1=Morgan |title=Oswego Community Hospital announces closure, citing failure to expand Medicaid, low patient volumes |url=https://www.cjonline.com/news/20190214/oswego-community-hospital-announces-closure-citing-failure-to-expand-medicaid-low-patient-volumes |website=Topeka Capital-Journal |accessdate=30 June 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Frye |first1=Sean |title=Indiana Doctor Buys Oswego Hospital |url=https://www.parsonssun.com/news/coronavirus/article_b24db05e-7bac-11ea-8400-f78c8d57dd55.html |website=Parsons Sun |accessdate=30 June 2020}}</ref> However, later in 2019, [[Kansas Attorney General]] [[Derek Schmidt]] announced his office had executed a search warrant as part of a broader investigation of the hospital's operator, EmpowerHMS.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Riley |first1=Jonathan |title=Kansas Attorney General confirms warrant served at Oswego hospital |url=https://www.morningsun.net/news/20190313/kansas-attorney-general-confirms-warrant-served-at-oswego-hospital |website=Pittsburg Morning Sun |accessdate=30 June 2020}}</ref> In June 2020, federal indictments were unsealed, revealing that several persons associated with EmpowerHMS were indicted by the [[United States Department of Justice|U.S. Department of Justice]] for their alleged role in a $1.4 billion fraudulent billing scheme.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ten Defendants Charged in $1.4 Billion Rural Hospital Pass-Through Billing Scheme |url=https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/ten-defendants-charged-14-billion-rural-hospital-pass-through-billing-scheme |website=U.S. Department of Justice |accessdate=30 June 2020}}</ref> |
On February 13, 2020, Oswego Community Hospital abruptly closed its doors, "citing [a] failure to expand Medicaid" and "low patient volumes."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chilson |first1=Morgan |title=Oswego Community Hospital announces closure, citing failure to expand Medicaid, low patient volumes |url=https://www.cjonline.com/news/20190214/oswego-community-hospital-announces-closure-citing-failure-to-expand-medicaid-low-patient-volumes |website=Topeka Capital-Journal |accessdate=30 June 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Frye |first1=Sean |title=Indiana Doctor Buys Oswego Hospital |url=https://www.parsonssun.com/news/coronavirus/article_b24db05e-7bac-11ea-8400-f78c8d57dd55.html |website=Parsons Sun |accessdate=30 June 2020}}</ref> However, later in 2019, [[Kansas Attorney General]] [[Derek Schmidt]] announced his office had executed a search warrant as part of a broader investigation of the hospital's operator, EmpowerHMS.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Riley |first1=Jonathan |title=Kansas Attorney General confirms warrant served at Oswego hospital |url=https://www.morningsun.net/news/20190313/kansas-attorney-general-confirms-warrant-served-at-oswego-hospital |website=Pittsburg Morning Sun |accessdate=30 June 2020}}</ref> In June 2020, federal indictments were unsealed, revealing that several persons associated with EmpowerHMS were indicted by the [[United States Department of Justice|U.S. Department of Justice]] for their alleged role in a $1.4 billion fraudulent billing scheme.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ten Defendants Charged in $1.4 Billion Rural Hospital Pass-Through Billing Scheme |url=https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/ten-defendants-charged-14-billion-rural-hospital-pass-through-billing-scheme |website=U.S. Department of Justice |accessdate=30 June 2020}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 17:10, 30 June 2020
| Oswego Community Hospital | |
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| HMC/CAH | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Oswego, Kansas, United States |
| Coordinates | 37°09′33″N 95°06′40″W / 37.15917°N 95.11111°W |
| Organization | |
| Care system | Private |
| Type | Critical access |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | 24 hr. ER, ExpressCare |
| Beds | 12 |
| Links | |
| Website | http://oswegocommunityhospital.com |
| Lists | Hospitals in Kansas |
Oswego Community Hospital (OCH) was a federally and state-designated 12 bed critical access hospital located in Oswego, Kansas,[1] and one of several hospitals that fell victim to an alleged fraudulent billing scheme that the U.S. Department of Justice says was executed by EmpowerHMS, the hospital's former operator.[2][3][4]
History
In 2007 Oswego Medical Center was purchased by HMC/CAH Consolidated, Inc. and the name changed to Oswego Community Hospital. The facility had in recent years been previously sponsored by and affiliated with Mt. Carmel Regional Medical Center of Pittsburg, Kansas with help from St. John's Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Missouri.
At some point in the past decade, EmpowerHMS purchased Oswego Community Hospital. During this time, the hospital was affiliated with Labette Health, headquartered in nearby Parsons, KS.
On February 13, 2020, Oswego Community Hospital abruptly closed its doors, "citing [a] failure to expand Medicaid" and "low patient volumes."[5][6] However, later in 2019, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced his office had executed a search warrant as part of a broader investigation of the hospital's operator, EmpowerHMS.[7] In June 2020, federal indictments were unsealed, revealing that several persons associated with EmpowerHMS were indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice for their alleged role in a $1.4 billion fraudulent billing scheme.[8]
In April 2020, the hospital's assets, including the former hospital site, a former clinic location, and other real estate, were purchased out of bankruptcy by Oswego NeuroPsych Hospital, Inc.[9]
Current Services
The hospital is not currently operational. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Oswego NeuroPsych Hospital, Inc., lent personal protective equipment, including portable ventilators and other equipment, to the Kansas Department of Emergency Management.[10]
Future Operations
On April 15, 2020, local newspaper Labette Avenue reported that Oswego NeuroPsych Hospital, Inc., intended to reopen the former hospital in Oswego.[11]
References
- ^ Oswego Community Hospital - Critical Access Hospital
- ^ Riley, Jonathan. "Oswego hospital closure effects linger". Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- ^ "Ten Defendants Charged in $1.4 Billion Rural Hospital Pass-Through Billing Scheme". U.S. Department of Justice. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- ^ Riley, Jonathan. "Anatomy of a shut down: Billing fraud and the demise of Oswego Community Hospital". USA Today Network. Gatehouse Media. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- ^ Chilson, Morgan. "Oswego Community Hospital announces closure, citing failure to expand Medicaid, low patient volumes". Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- ^ Frye, Sean. "Indiana Doctor Buys Oswego Hospital". Parsons Sun. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- ^ Riley, Jonathan. "Kansas Attorney General confirms warrant served at Oswego hospital". Pittsburg Morning Sun. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- ^ "Ten Defendants Charged in $1.4 Billion Rural Hospital Pass-Through Billing Scheme". U.S. Department of Justice. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- ^ Frye, Sean. "Indiana Doctor Buys Oswego Hospital". Parsons Sun. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- ^ Aubey, Jordan. "Local organizations and schools donate time, resources for Covid-19 prevention and treatment". KOAM News Now.
- ^ "Former Oswego hospital will reopen by Indiana company". Labette Avenue. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
