![]() System Compare Definitions and MethodologyUtilization statistics are obtained from a hospital's most recent Medicare cost report. Data are updated on a quarterly basis as more recent information becomes available:
FinancialFinancial information is reported for a hospital's most recent cost reporting period. The most current status of each period is reported (i.e. as submitted, settled, reopened, etc.). Balance SheetBalance Sheet information is obtained from a hospital's Medicare cost report (W/S G). Only the most recent cost reporting period is reported and data are updated on a quarterly basis as more recent information becomes available. Income StatementIncome Statement information is obtained from a hospital's Medicare cost report (W/S G2 and G3). Only the most recent cost reporting period is reported and data are updated on a quarterly basis as more recent information becomes available. Data for cost reporting periods representing other than 12 months are annualized. Uncompensated CareUncompensated Care information is obtained from a hospital's Medicare cost report (W/S S10). Only the most recent cost reporting period is reported and data are annualized for periods representing other than 12 months. Costs are estimated based on a hospital's gross charges and overall cost-to-charge ratio. (Please note that this information is a new reporting requirement in the Medicare cost report and appears to be improperly reported by some hospitals.)
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