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South Central Reg Med Ctr

1220 Jefferson St Box 607 · Laurel, MS 39440

🤖AI Overview

This hospital markup of 3.0x is near the national average. Patients without insurance may still face significantly higher bills.

Total Charges
$39.5M
Medicare Payments
$13.1M
Discharges
1,672
Avg Length of Stay
5.3 days
Markup Ratio
3.0x
Risk Score
1.71

Fairness Grade: C

Average — charges 3–4x what Medicare pays

South Central Reg Med Ctr charges an average of $23,637 per discharge, but Medicare only pays $7,841 — a markup of 3.0x. Grades are based on this ratio: A (under 2x), B (2–3x), C (3–4x), D (4–5x), F (over 5x).

How This Hospital Compares

Markup Ratio
This Hospital
3.0x
State Avg
5.4x
National Avg
5.3x
Avg Charge per Discharge
This Hospital
$23,637
State Avg
$62,838
National Avg
$69,838
Avg Length of Stay
This Hospital
5.3 days
State Avg
5.2 days
National Avg
4.8 days

Patient Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 65
11.3%
65–74
31.0%
75–84
33.3%
85+
24.4%

Gender

56.7%
Female
43.3%
Male

Dual Eligibility

34.1%
Dual Eligible
65.9%
Non-Dual

Race & Ethnicity

White
82.6%
Black
15.8%

Chronic Condition Profile

Prevalence of chronic conditions among this hospital's Medicare patients

Hypertension
75.0%
High Cholesterol
75.0%
Arthritis
65.2%
Diabetes
46.7%
Ischemic Heart Disease
45.8%
Mood Disorders
43.0%
Depression
41.7%
Chronic Kidney Disease
40.2%
Heart Failure
36.8%
Anxiety
34.6%
Atrial Fibrillation
33.8%
COPD
29.3%
Alzheimer's/Dementia
25.9%
Tobacco Use
22.7%
Stroke/TIA
21.2%
Osteoporosis
19.5%
Cancer
17.7%
Substance Use
12.0%
Asthma
10.9%
Bipolar Disorder
7.7%
Schizophrenia/Psychosis
7.0%
Parkinson's
6.2%
ADHD/Conduct Disorders
2.1%
Personality Disorders
1.8%
PTSD
1.4%
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⚠️ Important: Data reflects Medicare inpatient claims. Charges represent what hospitals bill — not what patients typically pay. Medicare payment amounts reflect negotiated rates. Individual patient costs depend on insurance coverage and specific services.