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May 4, 2026

Independence Health System Westmoreland Hospital – Westmoreland County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Tobacco Settlement Program, established by the Tobacco Settlement Act of 2001, provides financial payments to hospitals for uncompensated care services. Independence Health System Westmoreland Hospital underwent procedures to verify eligibility for these payments under the extraordinary expense method for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The facility reported six potentially eligible extraordinary expense […]

May 4, 2026

Endless Mountains Health System – Susquehanna County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Tobacco Settlement Program mandates that the Department of Human Services (DHS) makes payments to hospitals for uncompensated care using the uncompensated care approach or extraordinary expense method. An audit of the Endless Mountains Health System in Pennsylvania determined it reported no potentially eligible extraordinary expense claims for the 2027 Tobacco Settlement Payment Year. For […]

May 3, 2026

Canonsburg Hospital – Washington County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Canonsburg Hospital report details its analysis concerning eligibility for the 2027 Tobacco Settlement Payment, under the stipulations of the Tobacco Settlement Act, which aids hospitals providing uncompensated care. The facility’s claims were evaluated to determine if any extraordinary expenses could qualify for compensation. It was found that for the fiscal year ending June 30, […]

May 3, 2026

Bradford Regional Medical Center – McKean County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Tobacco Settlement Act mandates the Department of Human Services (DHS) to compensate hospitals for uncompensated care services. Bradford Regional Medical Center was reviewed to determine eligibility for such compensation. Two approaches exist: the uncompensated care approach and the extraordinary expense approach. The review process involved verifying claims data and inpatient days to ensure compliance. […]

May 3, 2026

Armstrong County Memorial Hospital – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Armstrong County Memorial Hospital received an evaluation for potential eligibility under the 2027 Tobacco Settlement Program, which compensates hospitals for uncompensated care. The evaluation, conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), assessed the hospital’s claims for extraordinary expenses and verified the accuracy of reported inpatient days. Of the five claims reviewed, two […]

May 3, 2026

Alle-Kiski Medical Center – Allegheny County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Tobacco Settlement Program provides payments to healthcare facilities for uncompensated care services under the Tobacco Settlement Act. Alle-Kiski Medical Center underwent procedures to verify its eligibility for such payments. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, the facility reported one qualifying extraordinary expense claim, meeting the criteria for potential payment under this model […]

May 3, 2026

Allegheny Health Network Wexford Hospital – Allegheny County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Tobacco Settlement Program requires the Department of Human Services (DHS) to compensate qualifying hospitals for uncompensated care, as outlined in the Tobacco Settlement Act. Eligibility can be determined using either an uncompensated care or extraordinary expense approach. AHN Wexford Hospital reported claims for fiscal year 2025 to determine eligibility for the 2027 payment. After […]

April 22, 2026

Independence Health System – Butler Memorial Hospital – Butler County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 14 out of 19 claims from Butler Memorial were verified as qualifying extraordinary expense claims. The facility’s reported data on inpatient and MA days were evaluated, with some discrepancies noted and necessary adjustments advised. The engagement confirmed the eligibility and payment methodologies for the upcoming settlement, emphasizing […]

April 21, 2026

Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital – Westmoreland County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The report pertains to the Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital’s compliance with the Tobacco Settlement Act’s requirements for receiving payments for uncompensated care services. This engagement specifically verifies the eligibility for extraordinary expense claims and the accuracy of inpatient and Medical Assistance days data for the facility’s submissions for fiscal years ending June 30, 2025. […]

April 21, 2026

Independence Health System Frick Hospital – Westmoreland County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

Independence Health System’s Frick Hospital was evaluated for eligibility for the 2027 settlement. The hospital reported three potentially eligible extraordinary expense claims for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. All claims met the criteria for funding, suggesting eligibility for payment in 2027. The hospital’s inpatient and MA days reported for fiscal year ending June 30, […]

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