GRE Prep Course
The Graduate School will be offering a GRE Prep Course. The cost is $200. If you are interested or know someone who is, please contact the Graduate School at 325-674-2223 or email graduateschool@acu.edu.
Archive for March, 2014
KGR Presents Run The West 1/2 Marathon & 5K
The Kirk Goodwin Run has been providing financial and emotional support to families struggling with significant medical expenses for more than three decades. Over the years, we have raised nearly $200,000.00 for families in need. The date of the event is April 26th. Come out and support us as we continue this great Abilene tradition of serving others! www.KirkGoodwinRun.com
Benefits Tip: Compass – Don’t Overpay for Surgery
Last week, Leah Merrill from Compass Professional Health Services, sent an email on how Compass can help determine costs up front.
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Compass – Don’t Overpay for Surgery
Avoid billing pain after surgery. Know your costs up front. We are always trying to save our members money on healthcare. One of the most costly procedures that you can face is surgery. Not only are the services expensive, but the bills that follow are very confusing.
That’s where I can help. If you think you need surgery, or even diagnostic tests, let me know. I’ll help you compare the costs of various healthcare facilities and specialists in your area. Combine that with our doctor recommendations and you’ll get the best quality care at the lowest possible price. Here are some average costs and high end price ranges for common procedures:
| Healthcare Service |
Average Cost |
Can Be As High As |
| Diagnostic Procedures |
|
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| Mammogram |
$159 |
$243 |
| Colonoscopy |
$2,147 |
$4,661 |
| Endoscopy |
$2,117 |
$4,245 |
| Surgical Procedures |
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| Arthroscopic Knee Surgery |
$4,675 |
$11,825 |
| Labor and Delivery |
$8,720 |
$13,908 |
| Disc Surgery |
$7,137 |
$28,545 |
Avoid places that will overcharge you. Let Compass Professional Health Services help you save as much as $20,000 today.
I look forward to improving your healthcare experience.
Leah Merrill
800.513.1667 x788
Health Pro
New Travel Booking Tool-One Stop Shop
University Purchasing is pleased to announce a new one stop shop booking tool for all of your ACU business travel (not personal) needs. We have partnered with Enterprise and National to assist you in simplifying your travel plans. You will be able to book your entire trip: flight, hotel and rent car from a single log in with negotiated discount rates for all of them. It will even tie directly in to your Emerald Club rewards automatically. Please join us for a 30 minute training session anytime between 9-11 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. on the following days: Friday March 7th, Wednesday March 26th and Thursday March 27th. All training will be done at the Nichols House at 1926 Campus Court. Please RSVP to purchasing@acu.edu with the day and time you would like to come. Classes will begin on the hour and the half hour so choose the time that best fits your schedule. We look forward to seeing you there.