On November 13, 2020, the D.C. Court of Appeals upheld a key ruling regarding disproportionate share hospital (“DSH”) payments, in Bethesda Health Inc. v. Azar, a significant victory for hospitals.
Continue Reading Another Win for Hospitals: Courts Reject HHS’ Attempt to Narrow DSH Payment Calculations
While September 30, 2017 has been an important procedural deadline for purposes of the GOP’s most recent legislative push to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), it also serves a critical funding deadline for purposes of the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payment program. Absent legislative action, DSH payments are set to be reduced by $2 billion starting October 1, 2017.
Continue Reading Disproportionate Share Hospitals Facing Steep Payment Cuts