Disproportionate share hospital
Disproportionate Share Hospital (dihs-proh-por-shuh-nit shair hos-pi-tl, abbreviated as DISH) is a term used in the United States healthcare system to denote hospitals that serve a significantly disproportionate number of low-income patients. These hospitals receive payments from the Medicaid and Medicare programs to cover the costs of providing care to uninsured patients.
Etymology
The term "Disproportionate Share Hospital" originates from the concept that these hospitals bear a disproportionate share of the financial burden associated with caring for low-income patients. The term was first used in the context of the Medicaid program in the 1980s.
Related Terms
- Medicaid: A federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with limited income and resources.
- Medicare: A national health insurance program in the United States, begun in 1966 under the Social Security Administration and now administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Uninsured: Refers to individuals who do not have health insurance coverage.
- Low-income: A term used to describe individuals or families whose income is below a certain threshold set by the government.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Disproportionate share hospital
- Wikipedia's article - Disproportionate share hospital
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