Discuss AHIP AHM-530 Exam Topic 3 Question 52

The Medicaid program subsidizes indigent care through payments to disproportionate share hospitals (DSHs). The Preamble Hospital is a DSH. As a DSH, Preamble most likely:

AReceives financial assistance from the federal government but not a state government.

BIs at a higher risk of operating at a loss than are most other hospitals.

CReceives no payments directly from Medicaid for services rendered but rather receives a portion of the capitation payment that Medicaid makes to the health plans with which Preamble contracts.

DIs eligible for capitation rates that are significantly higher than the FFS average for all covered Medicaid services.

Suggested Answer: B

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12 comments · newest first

Shanda 1 year ago

Not sure about those capitation rates being higher... sounds off.

Alecia 1 year ago

Wait, are DSHs really at a higher risk of losing money?

Fabiola 1 year ago

I think they still get some Medicaid payments, though?

Josefa 1 year ago

Totally agree, they definitely face more financial challenges.

Graciela 1 year ago

DSHs get extra funding to support low-income patients.

Wilford 1 year ago

I vaguely remember that DSHs can receive higher payments, but I’m not clear if that means they get higher capitation rates than the average fee-for-service.

Janella 1 year ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think DSHs might receive payments from Medicaid, but I’m confused about how those payments work with capitation.

Orville 1 year ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I think DSHs do get some federal support, but I can't recall if that means they don't get state funding.

Veda 1 year ago

I remember discussing how DSHs are supposed to help hospitals that serve a lot of low-income patients, so I think they might be at a higher risk of operating at a loss.

Silvana 1 year ago

Accounting seems like a logical choice, but I'm not 100% confident. I'll make a note to double-check my work.

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Chantell 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm not entirely sure, but I think achieving reduced IT burden is more about efficiency than cutting down essential services. Maybe it's option B?

AHIP AHM-530 Exam - Topic 3 Question 52 Discussion