Finding 404122 (2023-004)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-06-28

AI Summary

  • Issue: 2 out of 10 encounters did not apply the sliding fee adjustment correctly.
  • Trend: This indicates a potential pattern of non-compliance with the sliding fee discount schedule.
  • Follow-up: Review and reinforce training on the sliding fee discount process to ensure proper implementation.

Finding Text

For 2 out of 10 encounters tested, the sliding fee adjustment was not made as per the sliding fee discount schedule.

Corrective Action Plan

Patients who are eligible for the sliding fee discount will receive the discount based on the current year Sliding Fee schedule. The Sliding Fee Discount will be applied to the each year during a renewal period using the most recent Board approved Sliding Fee Discount.

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Other Findings in this Audit

  • 404121 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 980563 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 980564 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.926 Healthy Start Initiative $1.21M
93.224 Health Center Program $878,592
93.224 American Rescue Plan Act (arpa) Funding for Health Centers $201,150
93.527 Fy2023 Expanding Covid-19 Vaccinations $89,526
93.268 Immunization and Vaccines for Children Program $65,000
93.527 Fy2021 Ending the Hiv Epidemic $19,382
93.800 Cdc-Improving Colon Cancer Screening $13,168