Published October 23, 2025
About This Audit
The Phoenixville Hospital’s 2026 Tobacco Settlement Program details the procedures and findings related to uncompensated care services, following the Tobacco Settlement Act. The Department of Human Services (DHS) aims to support hospitals with payments for care given to uninsured patients. Verification processes determine the accuracy of claims, focusing on extraordinary expense and uncompensated care approaches. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, two claims met the criteria for the extraordinary expense method. The hospital’s data on inpatient and Medical Assistance days were also evaluated for accuracy. Adjustments to reported claims and days are necessary to ensure eligibility for the settlement payment, set to be distributed to qualifying hospitals. The facility can submit additional “self-pay” claims if they meet the criteria by October 31, 2025. Results will influence subsidy calculations. DHS will distribute payments to eligible hospitals accordingly. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.