Comparing cash prices at two hospitals on the 2 procedures both publish. Start over ·
Merrick Medical Center is cheaper overall — its cash prices run about 38% lower than Mary Lanning Healthcare (median across 2 shared procedures), winning on 2 of them.
Mary Lanning Healthcare
Hastings, NE
CMS rating ★★☆☆☆
66% recommend · ER wait 116 min
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 0
Hastings, NE
CMS rating ★★☆☆☆
66% recommend · ER wait 116 min
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 0
| Procedure | Mary Lanning Healthcare | Merrick Medical Center | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pap smear (cervical screening) | $101 | $78 | $20 |
| Screening colonoscopy | $601 | $408 | $378 |
Green = lower cash price. Source: hospitals' machine-readable files (45 CFR §180). Estimates — confirm with the hospital.