“Having the latest ultrasound technology available in our communities means we can provide efficient and accurate diagnoses in our hospitals, clinics and emergency departments."
CCM Health in Montevideo is developing a new clinic space for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Rising construction costs since the start of the project have necessitated raising the original $3.8 million budget to $5.5 million.
The Minnesota Hospital Association reported that acute care hospitals are facing financial challenges, with a median operating margin in the negative for the first half of the year. The Montevideo-based health system has maintained a positive operating margin, but inflation, and delays due to supply chain issues and the length of time required for approval are impacting the VA Clinic expansion project.