Earlier this week, the state of Montana opened a brand new clinic for state employees, aimed at keeping healthcare costs down.
The clinic will provide basic primary care to the nearly 2,000 state workers in the region. Everything from physicals to preventative care will be done for workers and their families. And all without any co-pays or deductibles. With the state able to control costs directly through these clinics, both the state and employees end up paying less for healthcare.
"They actually have reduced costs because they can come to us and they don't have any out of pocket. If they go to their regular doctor, they might have an additional out of pocket expense," said the clinic's physician's assistant Mary Beth Fisette.
"We're really proud of what we're doing here in Montana and our employees are receiving quality care at a lower cost. And that's something that we're really excited about," said Karen Wood, who serves as Montana's deputy administrator for healthcare and benefits.
Montana is the first state government to setup clinics like this for employees and this is the second one to open in the state.
Helena had the first clinic open up in August 2012 and according to state officials, has proven to be a big success.
Wednesday, June 20 2018 9:45 PM EDT2018-06-21 01:45:32 GMT
Billings Clinic, St. Vincent Healthcare, and Kindred Healthcare have teamed up to build the first free standing rehabilitation center in Montana. The Rehabilitation Hospital of Montana is located on the corner of Gabel Rd. and Hesper Rd. in West Billings. All three healthcare providers held a groundbreaking for the new facility on Wednesday. The two story, 34 bed rehabilitation center is expected to serve more than 1,000 patients a year. Specialty programs at the facility will...
Billings Clinic, St. Vincent Healthcare, and Kindred Healthcare have teamed up to build the first free standing rehabilitation center in Montana. The Rehabilitation Hospital of Montana is located on the corner of Gabel Rd. and Hesper Rd. in West Billings. All three healthcare providers held a groundbreaking for the new facility on Wednesday. The two story, 34 bed rehabilitation center is expected to serve more than 1,000 patients a year. Specialty programs at the facility will...
Wednesday, June 20 2018 11:08 AM EDT2018-06-20 15:08:11 GMT
We are performing maintenance on the KULR-8 broadcast antenna. You will see periodic interruptions in our over-the-air signal and on DISH Network throughout the day. Charter and Direct should be fine.
We are performing maintenance on the KULR-8 broadcast antenna. You will see periodic interruptions in our over-the-air signal and on DISH Network throughout the day. Charter and Direct should be fine.
Tuesday, June 19 2018 10:16 PM EDT2018-06-20 02:16:22 GMT
Progress has been made with the One Big Sky District, formally known as One Big Sky Center. As you may remember, the project's goal is to create new jobs, economically enhance Billings, and increase visitation while creating a lifestyle city. Funding has been raised to start the catalyst projects. A meeting was held Tuesday morning to discuss the importance of a 150,000 square foot convention center being added to the plan as an anchor for the lifestyle district. Without the conv...
Progress has been made with the One Big Sky District, formally known as One Big Sky Center. As you may remember, the project's goal is to create new jobs, economically enhance Billings, and increase visitation while creating a lifestyle city. Funding has been raised to start the catalyst projects. A meeting was held Tuesday morning to discuss the importance of a 150,000 square foot convention center being added to the plan as an anchor for the lifestyle district. Without the conv...
Tuesday, June 19 2018 6:57 PM EDT2018-06-19 22:57:58 GMT
Bridger Franklin Boyd, a 34-year old Big Horn County resident, was arrested Tuesday in Billings by the U.S. Marshal’s Violent Offender Task Force on recently filed felony charges in connection with the June 18, 2018 death of a 5-year-old girl.
Bridger Franklin Boyd, a 34-year old Big Horn County resident, was arrested Tuesday in Billings by the U.S. Marshal’s Violent Offender Task Force on recently filed felony charges in connection with the June 18, 2018 death of a 5-year-old girl.
Tuesday, June 19 2018 6:53 PM EDT2018-06-19 22:53:43 GMT
With the unusually rainy season we've had, it feels like a lot of mosquitoes are already out looking for blood. But they aren't the only bugs you have to be on the lookout for.
With the unusually rainy season we've had, it feels like a lot of mosquitoes are already out looking for blood. But they aren't the only bugs you have to be on the lookout for.
Monday, June 18 2018 7:43 PM EDT2018-06-18 23:43:06 GMT
Gene Erickson says when he first bought his house in November of 2017, it was everything he wanted. But when water began seeping into the basement in late May, everything changed.
Gene Erickson says when he first bought his house in November of 2017, it was everything he wanted. But when water began seeping into the basement in late May, everything changed.
