This agreement is an important step toward ensuring that Dartmouth Health can continue to provide critical care to our patients and communities where and when they need it.
Joanne M. Conroy, MD, CEO and President of Dartmouth HealthThe State of New Hampshire, New Hampshire Hospital Association, Dartmouth Health and Concord Hospital Health System have reached a settlement agreement on pending litigation regarding the Medicaid Enhancement Tax (MET) and Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments.
“This agreement is a win for our state, for rural healthcare access, and, most importantly, for patients," said Governor Ayotte. "I am proud of my team’s tireless efforts to reach a deal, and I thank Dartmouth Health, Concord Hospital, and the Hospital Association for coming back to the table to deliver the best possible outcome for everyone.”
“We are pleased that the State of New Hampshire, New Hampshire Hospital Association, Dartmouth Health and Concord Hospital System have reached a resolution regarding the Medicaid Enhancement Tax (MET) and Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments," said Joanne M. Conroy, MD, CEO and President of Dartmouth Health. "This agreement is an important step toward ensuring that Dartmouth Health can continue to provide critical care to our patients and communities where and when they need it. We value our partnership with the state and are grateful for Governor Ayotte’s support to reach a resolution. We look forward to continued collaboration in support of a strong, sustainable healthcare system for our patients.”
“We are pleased that we were able to reach a settlement agreement with Governor Ayotte that will help strengthen the Medicaid program, support hospitals and other essential providers, and most importantly ensure continued care for the patients and communities who count on our hospitals to be there for them when they are needed most," said Steve Ahnen, President of N.H. Hospital Association.
“We are encouraged that through this agreement with the State of New Hampshire quality, affordable health care will continue to be available to the patients and communities we serve at Concord Hospital Health System," said Robert P. Steigmeyer, President and CEO of Concord Hospital Health System. "We remain committed to working with state leaders to uphold our community-focused, charitable mission—now and for generations to come."
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