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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Disproportionate Share Hospital Disproportionate Share Hospital The term 'Disproportionate Share Hospital ' as it applies to the area of Medicare in the United States can be defined as ' A hospital with a disproportionately large share of low-income patients. Under Medicaid, States augment payment to these hospitals. Medicare inpatient hospital payments are also adjusted for this added burden'. About the author
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