Saint Vincent Hospital – Erie County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data for Year 2026

The Tobacco Settlement Program involves payments to hospitals for uncompensated care services. Saint Vincent Hospital’s submission for the 2026 settlement payment was reviewed to assess claims and data accuracy related to extraordinary expenses and inpatient days. Out of six reported extraordinary expense claims, two were validated, possibly qualifying the hospital for a payment under this method. Discrepancies were noted in total inpatient days due to reporting errors. The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) will guide adjustments to claims data, and any corrected submissions must be finalized by October 31, 2025. DHS will decide final subsidy entitlements based on verified data. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.