Published November 25, 2025
About This Audit
The Tobacco Settlement Program involves compensation to hospitals for uncompensated care. Canonsburg Hospital was evaluated for potential eligibility under the program for extraordinary expenses and uncompensated care claims. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) assessed Canonsburg Hospital’s claims and inpatient days data, using specified procedures despite limitations due to data reliability concerns. The hospital had no eligible extraordinary expense claims for fiscal year 2024. Details on inpatient days submitted by Canonsburg showed minor reporting errors. The hospital is not eligible for a 2026 Tobacco Settlement Payment based on extraordinary expenses. DHS calculations and potential subsidy entitlements will rely on PHC4 and cost report data. DHS will contact facilities for self-verification processes, and Canonsburg Hospital did not submit additional qualifying claims by the 2025 deadline. This report was distributed to various DHS and health network officials, making it publicly accessible online. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.
