Schneider Institutes for Health Policy
Research Publication Summary
| Citation: | Guyer J, Schneider A, Spivey MO (2000). Untangling DSH: A Guide for Community Groups to Using the Medicaid DSH Program to Promote Access to Care. Boston, MA: The Access Project, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, and The Health Policy Group. |
| Abstract resources to increase access to healthcare services in your state, you may want to learn more about Disproportionate Share Hospital funds. DSH was created as part of the Medicaid program to compensate hospitals for the added cost of serving a disproportionate share of low-income individuals who either are part of the Medicaid program or have no insurance and use of these funds are not widely understood. This manual helps to "untangle" DSH. | |
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| Research Area: | Acute and Chronic Health Care |
| Core Competencies: | Financing, High Risk & Costly Populations |
