Submitting OIG:
Report Description:
Although the Washington State Health Care Authority (State agency) made Medicaid electronic health record (EHR) incentive program payments to eligible hospitals, it did not always make these payments in accordance with Federal requirements. Specifically, from October 1, 2011, through December 31, 2015, the State agency made incorrect Medicaid EHR incentive payments to 19 of the 20 hospitals reviewed, totaling $11.3 million. These incorrect payments included both overpayments and underpayments, resulting in a net overpayment of $9.2 million. Because the incentive payment is calculated once and then paid out over 4 years, payments made after December 31, 2015, will also be incorrect. The adjustments to these payments total $2.5 million.
Date Issued:
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Agency Reviewed / Investigated:
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:
A-09-16-02015
Component, if applicable:
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Location(s):
WA
United StatesType of Report:
Audit
Questioned Costs:
$9,206,388
Funds for Better Use:
$2,482,882
Number of Recommendations:
4
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