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Medicaid program; disproportionate share hospital payments-institutions for mental disease--HCFA. Notice
Abstract:
This notice announces the Federal share disproportionate share hospital (DSH) allotments for Federal fiscal years (FFYs) 1998 through 2002. This notice also describes the methodology for calculating the Federal share DSH allotments for FFY 2003 and thereafter, and announces the FFY 1998 and FFY 1999 limitations on aggregate DSH payments States may make to institutions for mental disease (IMD) and other mental health facilities. In addition, it clarifies the DSH reporting requirements required by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (BBA '97).
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This notice details Federal disproportionate share hospital (DSH) allotments from 1998-2002 and outlines calculation methods for future years. It also clarifies DSH payment limitations and reporting requirements.
Area of Science:
- Health Policy
- Healthcare Finance
- Public Health Administration
Background:
- Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments are crucial for hospitals serving a large number of low-income patients.
- Federal fiscal years (FFYs) 1998-2002 saw specific DSH allotment allocations.
- The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (BBA '97) introduced significant changes to DSH programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To announce Federal DSH allotments for FFYs 1998-2002.
- To describe the methodology for calculating Federal DSH allotments from FFY 2003 onwards.
- To clarify DSH reporting requirements and payment limitations for mental health facilities.
Main Methods:
- Administrative notice发布.
- Review of legislative mandates (BBA '97).
- Description of calculation methodologies for DSH allotments.
Main Results:
- Federal DSH allotments for FFYs 1998-2002 are announced.
- Methodology for FFY 2003 and subsequent DSH allotments is detailed.
- Limitations on aggregate DSH payments to institutions for mental disease (IMD) for FFYs 1998-1999 are specified.
Conclusions:
- The notice provides essential financial planning information for hospitals and states regarding DSH payments.
- Clarification of DSH reporting requirements ensures compliance with BBA '97.
- The established methodology ensures consistent calculation of DSH allotments for future fiscal years.