Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Payment Audit

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Payment Audit multi-award vehicle provides comprehensive auditing services focused on hospital payment reviews and financial analysis. The contract covers specialized audit services for Medicaid-related hospital payments, specifically targeting DSH payment calculations, prospective payment limit assessments, and compliance with federal Medicare and Medicaid regulations. Key service categories include expense management process audits, quarterly financial reviews, and professional auditing services aligned with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements.

The contract is awarded to Myers and Stauffer LC, based in Austin, Texas, with an initial performance period from January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2022, and potential extension options through December 31, 2024. The total contract value is $1,310,131, with federal funding of $655,065.50 provided through the Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778). The vehicle covers the state of Wisconsin and is structured to conduct comprehensive DSH payment audits for State Fiscal Years 2018-2021, with provisions for calculating prospective DSH payment limits for subsequent fiscal years. The contract type is a professional services agreement focusing on independent hospital financial auditing and compliance verification.