Surgery for Infectious or Parasitic Disease at Central & Northeastern PA Ephrata Community
Parasites are organisms that feed off of hosts, in this case, humans. Americans do not have to worry about parasitic and infectious epidemics like those in other parts of the world. An estimated 50% of Americans have been infected with a parasite. The most common cure for a parasite is medication, which kills the parasite and allows the body to flush it out or absorb it. The surgical removal of parasites is rare, but does occur.
The following information, compares treatment costs & outcomes for Surgery for Infectious or Parasitic Disease at Central & Northeastern PA Ephrata Community Hospital to Pennsylvania's regional & statewide data on similar treatments*.
Ephrata Community Hospital is located at
337 W Main St,
Leola
Contact Ephrata Community Hospital
by phone: 717-733-0311
by email: http://www.ephratahospital.org/Default.aspx?Page=ContactUs
online at: http://www.ephratahospital.org/
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| Readmission Rating | |||||||
| Year | Total Cases | Length of Stay | For Any Reason | For Complication or Infection | |||
| Average # of days | Rating | Mortality Rating | Average Charge | ||||
| 2007 | 6 | 11.0 |
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$80923 |
| 2006 | 13 | 9.0 |
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$59249 |
| 2005 | 11 | 7.7 |
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$37568 |
| 2004 | 17 | 7.5 |
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$30226 |
| 2003 | 13 | 9.9 |
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$32698 |
Significantly higher than expected.
Not significantly different than expected.
Significantly lower than expected.
NR Not reported.
NC Non-compliant.
