Published December 9, 2025
About This Audit
Temple University Hospital’s eligibility for payments under the Tobacco Settlement Program was assessed based on uncompensated care and extraordinary expense approaches. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, the hospital reported 17 extraordinary expense claims; 15 met eligibility criteria. These claims are critical for qualifying under the 2026 Tobacco Settlement Payment Year’s extraordinary expense method. Additional data verified included total inpatient and Medical Assistance days for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. The hospital must rectify claims inaccuracies to ensure database integrity and potential subsidy entitlement. DHS will calculate eligibility using verified data, allowing facilities to select their preferred payment method. As of October 31, 2025, no additional claims were submitted by the hospital. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.
