The Ritzville Adams County Journal - Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887

RITZVILLE – The East Adams Rural Hospital board is considering an $11.4 million operating budget next year.

The proposed 2022 budget includes an 8% increase in fees for outpatient ancillary services. It also includes a 3% increase for salaries, and a 3% non-salary inflation factor.

East Adams Rural Hospital Chief Financial Officer Kimberly Polanco submitted her proposed operating and capital budgets for the 2022 fiscal year during the board’s November meeting.

The executive summary balance sheet shows total assets for 2022 at $17,195,333 and liabilities are $17,084,655.

The total...