Riverside Medical Center recently announced that they have successfully completed their annual 2025 external financial audit with a clean opinion. The independent audit, conducted by Langlinais, Broussard, & Kohlenberg Certified Public Accountants, found the hospital's financial statements to be accurate and in accordance with accepted accounting principles. A clean audit opinion is the highest level of assurance an organization can receive from external auditors and is a reflection of Riverside Medical Center's continued commitment to sound financial management, accountability, and transparency.
Riverside's CEO, Jimmy Seibert, expressed his sentiment for the employees and commitment to the community, stating,
"This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team. Our community depends on this hospital and maintaining strong financial oversight is essential to ensuring we can continue delivering dependable, high-quality healthcare services to our community both now and in the future."
Critical access hospitals such as Riverside Medical Center play a vital role in providing healthcare services in rural communities, where they often serve as the primary source of emergency care, inpatient treatment, and outpatient services for local residents.
Patty Mizell, Riverside's CFO, notes, "Achieving a clean audit is especially meaningful in today's challenging healthcare environment, where rural hospitals nationwide continue to face increasing financial pressures while maintaining financial integrity. Our dedicated accounting staff ensure we remain transparent and financially compliant with all state and federal regulations preventing any fraud, waste, and abuse."
The successful audit highlights Riverside's focus on operational stability, responsible budgeting, and long-term sustainability. The hospital continues to invest in patient care, technology, workforce development, and community health initiatives while carefully managing financial resources.
Board leadership also praised hospital employees and administration for their commitment to excellence and accountability. "Our community depends on this hospital, and maintaining financial integrity is a critical part of fulfilling that responsibility," said Tammy Magruder, Board Chairman of Riverside Medical Center's Board of Commissioners.
Riverside Medical Center remains committed to its mission of providing compassionate, accessible healthcare services to the residents of Washington Parish, while maintaining the highest standards of operational and financial performance.
