MEDICARE DSH

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In today’s environment, it is more important than ever to ensure your hospital qualifies for additional reimbursement and cost savings programs. A main statutory requirement of the 340B Program looks directly at a hospitals Medicare DSH percentage. Medicare DSH represents additional reimbursement for hospitals that serve a significant amount of low-income patients. Per the regulations, the Medicaid component of this reimbursement makes it clear that all eligible days are to be included, which is crucial to consistently meet the 340B Program DSH requirement.

Here’s how we will help achieve your organization’s goal:

1. REQUEST PHASE 1 & 2 DATA ON YOUR BEHALF
2. ANALYZE CENSUS DATA
3. REVIEW YOUR DSH ADJUSTMENT FACTOR FORMULA
4. EXHAUST EVERY OPTION TO ENSURE ALL ELIGIBLE DAYS ARE INCLUDED
5. PROVIDE THE MEDICARE DSH SUMMARY IN AN EASY TO UNDERSTAND FORMAT

Reach out to our Medicare DSH Leaders for more information: 

Colin R. Conklin, Senior Consultant - cconklin(at)microscopeHC.com / 315.559.6057

Richard T. (Terry) Lang, Senior Director - tlang(at)microscopeHC.com / 716.440.6189