UnityPoint Health – Meriter

Their billing department head build me a co-​pay that should’ve been waived after being admitted into the hospital for treatment and further imaging. Their billing department told me they can hold you in the hospital for a week or more and still be considered outpatient. I asked them for documentation. Their response from the billing department was will just take you to collections and so they did. And when it comes to them sending bills out they are usually 90 days after your visit. Maybe they’re waiting to see what is covered by the insurance but to say that I’m 90 days past due when you don’t receive a billing until 90 days after is not right. past-​due should be considered from the first billing that you receive. We need to stand up against these kinds of companies that don’t care especially when they’re in the business to give care.

I went to Meriter ER after having a fall. I was taken by rescue squad. I found my care to be prompt with good follows by nursing staff. Was referred to an orthopedic clinic for follow up care.

This ER quite possibly has the absolute worst Drs in any facility ive ever been to. Having a life threatening illness these ppl didnt listen to a word i said — if you ever have seen charlie brown and remember the teachers voice going wahwah wahwah that is what these drs remind me of — i did not go in seeking pain meds as i do not take them but they treated me like i was a drug seeker and not even remotely did they listen or address any problem that i described to them. If this is the kind of care u from a hospital why bother you may as well stay at home. I rate these ppl at a pnegative gazillion and and their ER DRs should well to put it mildly — they have in business being in the medical field period!!!

Had an outpatient surgery here. Staff were so kind and helpful, everyone was friendly, and the facility was very very clean. I was impressed. If I ever have to go to the hospital again, I am coming here.

My sister took me to the ER after I spoke to a nurse. I had a stabbing pain in my chest that lasted more than 16 hours. I was taken right in. Immediately, they started working on me. I had an IV, all the heart monitors, etc. They brought in an X-​ray machine, I saw a doctor and then a heart specialist. After and echocardiogram I spoke again to the specialist Dr. Moses. The treatment was so fantastic. No bodies laying in the hallways of the busy ER. People moved quickly, and were very attentive. If anyone in my family needs an ER, it will be Meriter not UW or St. Mary’s.

Stayed here September of 07′. Twice. WTH?!?
Yeah some allergic reaction mixed with something viral; made my throat close up and could barely breathe; nearly passed out.
Long story short; the nurses are zero supreme (Number 1) and my private room was bangin’!
They actually listened to me when I told them I have «hidden veins» and a butterfly needle would suit me.
My beau, parents and daughter all came to visit and also were pleased at my accommodations.
God forbid something else unfortunate should happen to me, but if it does, Meriter is my hospital.
Thanks!

Once you get in, it’s fine … the problem is that you may die waiting.
Maybe I was spoiled with Columbia /​St. Mary’s hospitals in Milwaukee, but this location took nearly two hours during the early afternoon of a work day. I sat there with a potential blood clot; old SARS victims were hacking away and I could have sworn that an elderly person sat there with cob webs growing on her. Horrible.
It gets a positive review overall because the care and patient care is considerate, kind and intelligent.