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Not in compliance: Saint Louise could lose Medicare funding
In what could be a crippling blow to South County’s only hospital, federal Medicare funding could be cut off for Saint Louise Regional Hospital in less than three months.
‘Serious’ deficiencies at Saint Louise
Deficiencies characterized as “serious” and “critical” by a federal official range from management oversight, to contracted staff competency, to medical staff responsibilities to problems with a dialysis provider are detailed in a 16-page report conducted three months ago during an in-person complaint investigation launched by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, known as CMS.
Feds inspect Saint Louise Hospital
Saint Louise Regional Hospital has acknowledged “serious deficiencies” with its contracted dialysis services, resulting in the suspension of the hospital’s status as a provider to meet Medicare conditions for participation, according to a Feb. 28 letter addressed to Hospital CEO Joanne E. Allen from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
Saint Louise Hospital may seek public financial aid
1. A faith-based organization would be supported by tax funds
Sales tax to help fund Saint Louise Hospital?
Saint Louise Regional Hospital is exploring the option of placing a sales tax initiative on the November ballot.
