The state of the New Hampshire, the New Hampshire Hospital Association, Dartmouth Health and Concord Hospital Health System concluded a settlement on dispute residential disputes Regarding the Medicaid Improvement Tax (MET) and Hospital Payments (DSH) on both sides.
“This agreement is a victory for our state, for access to rural health care and, above all, for patients,” said Governor Ayotte. “I am proud of the tireless efforts of my team to conclude an agreement, and I thank Dartmouth Health, Concord Hospital and the Hospital Association for returning to the table to offer the best possible result for everyone.”
“We are happy that the State of New Hampshire, the New Hampshire Hospital Association, Dartmouth Health and Concord Hospital System has reached a resolution concerning the improvement tax of Medicaid (MET) and the hospital payments for disproportionate sharing (DSH),” said Joanne Mr. Conroy, MD, CEO and president of Dartmouth Health. “This agreement is an important step to ensure that Dartmouth Health can continue to provide intensive care to our patients and communities where and when they need it. We appreciate our partnership with the State and are grateful for the support of Governor Ayotte to achieve a resolution. We are impatiently awaiting continuous collaboration in support of a solid and durable health system.”
“We are happy that we were able to conclude a settlement agreement with Governor Ayotte which will help strengthen the Medicaid program, to support hospitals and other essential suppliers, and above all to ensure continuous care for patients and communities that count on our hospitals for them when they are most necessary,” said Steve Ahnen, President of NH Hospital Association.
“”We are encouraged that through this agreement with the state of quality of the New Hampshire, affordable health care will continue to be available for patients and communities that we serve the Concord Hospital health system, “said Robert P. Steigmeyer, President and Chief Executive Officer Hospital CONSULTH.” We remain to work with state leaders. “”