WSR 24-11-090
HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY
[Filed May 16, 2024, 3:05 p.m.]
NOTICE
Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 24-0032 Supplemental Graduate Medical Education Payments for Trauma.
Effective Date: July 1, 2024.
Description: The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit SPA 24-0032 to update the reimbursement section of the medicaid state plan as follows:
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| • | Add information regarding supplemental graduate medical education (GME) payments that will be made to eligible in-state universities with medical centers classified as Level I Trauma Centers. |
| • | Clarify that hospitals paid by the certified public expenditure method are not eligible for quarterly supplemental trauma payments, but may receive trauma payments through the state-directed payment process. |
| • | Remove outdated information regarding the diagnosis-related group payment method and the hospital transfer policy. |
SPA 24-0032 is expected to have no effect on annual aggregate payment/reimbursement/expenditures for supplemental GME trauma payments.
SPA 24-0032 is under development. HCA would appreciate any input or concerns regarding this SPA. To request a copy when it becomes available or submit comments, please contact the person named below by June 18, 2024 (please note that all comments are subject to public review and disclosure, as are the names of those who comment).
CONTACT: Abigail Cole, Hospital Finance, 626 8th Avenue S.E., Olympia, WA 98504, phone 360-725-1835, TRS 711, email abby.cole@hca.wa.gov.