Clark Regional Medical Center Publishes 2024 Community Benefit Report

WINCHESTER, Ky. (April 9, 2024) – Clark Regional (CRMC) published its community benefit report for the 2024 calendar year today. This annual report outlines the various ways the hospital is working to support the health and economic vitality of Clark County and beyond as part of its mission of making communities healthier®.

“For more than 13 years, Clark Regional Medical Center has been proud to call Winchester our home, and as a leader in our community, we are committed to providing high-quality care close to home, investing in our region’s overall well-being and making a positive impact on those we serve,” said Matt Smith, chief executive officer (CEO) of Clark Regional Medical Center.“ This year’s report underscores our ongoing commitment to providing the highest quality care possible – both inside and outside our hospital walls.”

Clark Regional’s 2024 community benefit report highlights its continued efforts to meet the growing healthcare needs of its community through welcoming new providers, adding and expanding service lines and continually investing in its facilities and healthcare technology. For example, in 2024, CRMC added multiple providers in behavioral health, radiology, outpatient bariatrics and more; and made nearly $8 million in capital improvements, including the expansion of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and adding the da Vinci robotic surgical system.

Additionally, Clark Regional Medical Center donated nearly $28 million for uncompensated care, including the unreimbursed costs of Medicare and Medicaid, charity care and patient financial assistance to individuals in need of health services. This demonstrates CRMC’s continuous commitment to ensuring everyone has access to care, regardless of their ability to pay.

CRMC is also devoted to creating environments where providers want to practice and employees want to work. In 2024, the hospital distributed more than $62M in salaries, wages and benefits for its approximately 640 employees, while contributing more than $358,000 in professional development and tuition assistance so all its employees can have the opportunity to learn, grow and improve the care they provide their patients.

Last year, the organization paid $13,379,270 in local and state taxes, while also continuing its support of local activities and organizations committed to serving the region, including the American Heart Association, Clark County Public Schools, March of Dimes, the local Chamber of Commerce and many more.

“We feel fortunate to call Clark County our home, and we are incredibly grateful for the continued support of all those who entrust us with their care. We are also thankful for the hard work and dedication of our providers, employees and volunteers who make it all possible,” said Smith. “As we look ahead to the future, we remain committed to honoring our legacy while further enhancing the many ways we serve our neighbors and communities.”

Clark Regional Medical Center’s 2024 community benefit report is available here.