Published October 23, 2026
About This Audit
The Holy Redeemer Hospital participated in the Tobacco Settlement Program as per the Tobacco Settlement Act of 2001. This law requires the Department of Human Services (DHS) to compensate hospitals for uncompensated care. Hospitals can qualify for payments using an uncompensated care or extraordinary expense approach. For the fiscal year ending June 2025, Holy Redeemer reported four potential extraordinary expense claims. After verification, three claims qualified, making the hospital eligible for the 2027 payment. Data discrepancies were noted in inpatient days reported for the fiscal year ending June 2024. Adjustments must be made in the PHC4 database and MA-336 Cost Report for payment eligibility. The DHS will notify the hospital with instructions for any adjustments required. The report encourages facilities with newly identified self-pay claims to submit these by October 31, 2026, to be considered for additional claims. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.