Published June 23, 2025
About This Audit
The Tobacco Settlement Program compensates hospitals for uncompensated care based on qualified claims. Conemaugh Nason Medical Center’s eligibility for payment under this program was assessed for fiscal year 2024. Eight potentially eligible extraordinary claims were examined, three of which qualified. Corrections to the PHC4 database will affect eligibility for payments in 2026. Total inpatient and MA days for June 30, 2023, were also verified, with discrepancies noted requiring adjustments. DHS will determine subsidy entitlement using the revised database and cost reports. If claims previously coded with insurance are qualified as self-pay, they must be submitted by October 31, 2025. This ensures accurate records for eligibility in receiving payments.