Firelands Health

Health System with 2 hospitals across 1 state

Health System Overview

Health SystemFirelands Health
Total Hospitals2
Commercial/Acute Hospitals2
Total Beds470
Commercial/Acute Beds470
HeadquartersSandusky, OH
Websitefirelands.com

Hospitals by Type

Acute Care Hospital
2 hospitals
100% of health system

Teaching Status

50%
Teaching
Teaching Hospitals: 1
Non-Teaching Hospitals: 1
Teaching hospitals serve as educational institutions for medical professionals while providing patient care.

Hospital Locations

Hospitals in this Health System

HospitalTypeBedsTeachingRecently Joined
Firelands Regional Medical CenterAcute Care Hospital400YesNo
The Bellevue HospitalAcute Care Hospital 70NoYes

Recent News

Jun 10, 2025
Heather Welch, Senior Director for Revenue Cycle at Firelands Health in Sandusky, Ohio, commented in a Becker's Hospital Review article about the future of finance and revenue cycle teams in healthcare. She emphasized the increasing importance of analytical skills as technology and data-driven decision-making become more integrated into operations. Welch stated that the ability to interpret complex information, identify trends, and make strategic recommendations will be critical in the next two years. She also noted that while some traditional operational roles may change, analytical expertise will be central to driving efficiency, innovation, and smarter business decisions within revenue cycle departments.
Jun 10, 2025
Katherine “Katy” McGraw, a palliative care nurse practitioner with Firelands Physician Group, was recognized at the Ohio Hospital Association's Albert E. Dyckes Health Care Worker of the Year Award ceremony in Columbus in late May. Firelands Health had nominated McGraw for this prestigious award, which honors one Ohio caregiver who demonstrates leadership, goes above and beyond their duties, embodies their organization's mission, vision, and values, and positively impacts their community. Firelands Health expressed pride in nominating McGraw, highlighting the event as a significant opportunity to acknowledge outstanding healthcare professionals. This recognition underscores McGraw's dedication and compassionate approach to palliative care within the Firelands Health system. [10, 15]
May 30, 2025
Firelands Regional Medical Center is currently engaged in negotiations with United Healthcare regarding their network status. As of July 1, 2025, patients with United Healthcare commercial health, UHC Medicare Advantage, or UHC Community Plan of Ohio plans may find Firelands Regional Medical Center is no longer in-network. Negotiations have been ongoing for over five months, with Firelands Health seeking fair reimbursements to support its staff and continue providing long-term care to the community. Despite rising inflation, United Healthcare is reportedly requesting a reduction in current funding to the medical center. This potential change would not affect Firelands Physician Group providers, behavioral health, or home health services at this time, and The Bellevue Hospital remains in-network. Firelands Health is urging patients to contact United Healthcare to emphasize the importance of keeping Firelands Regional Medical Center in-network and to discuss their coverage options. Patients with UHC insurance will have covered care at the medical center through June 30, 2025. If an agreement is not reached by July 1, emergency care would still be covered, but patients would need to work with United Healthcare for continuity of care exceptions for non-emergent services. [14]
May 29, 2025
Firelands Health has officially taken ownership of The Bellevue Hospital following the completion of a Chapter 11 reorganization plan and member substitution agreement. This acquisition, confirmed by the United States Bankruptcy Court, makes Firelands Health the sole owner of the Bellevue Hospital. Firelands Health has pledged to make capital investments to maintain and expand healthcare access in Bellevue and the surrounding communities. The CEO of Firelands Health, Jeremy Normington-Slay, stated that this partnership strengthens both organizations and expands the range of services offered to patients. The President and CEO of The Bellevue Hospital, Sara Brokaw, expressed excitement about joining Firelands Health, emphasizing that the partnership will better equip them to serve their community. This move ensures the continued operation of the Bellevue Hospital, which faced significant financial challenges. Firelands Health plans to refinance the hospital's bank debt and cover outstanding liabilities, with the expectation that the Bellevue Hospital will achieve a financial turnaround in the next 12 to 18 months.
May 21, 2025
Firelands Health has established a counseling partnership aimed at supporting cancer patients. This initiative is listed as a recent news item on the Firelands Health news page, indicating a focus on providing comprehensive care that includes mental and emotional support for individuals undergoing cancer treatment. While the specific details of the partnership are not extensively provided in the search snippet, the title suggests a collaboration to offer counseling services to this patient population. [3, 4, 6, 9, 11]

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