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This SPA proposes to continue paying emergency department and outpatient access payments previously authorized to implement the State's Hospital Assessment Program (Program).
The amendment continues provisions for disproportionate share hospital payments to certain acute hospitals that further Pennsylvania's goal for enhanced access in economically distressed areas.
The amendment continues disproportionate share hospital payments to hospitals providing a high volume of services to Medical Assistance individuals and low-income populations.