DSH Analysis & Supplemental Payment Calculation Consultant

Remote Position: DSH Analysis & Supplemental Payment Calculation Consultant

Location: Pierre, South Dakota (Remote within the Continental United States, with limited onsite work as required)

Contract Duration: 2 years

Expected Start Date: June 1, 2027

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze Medicaid DSH supplemental payment programs, federal policies, court decisions, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and recommend improvements to DSH program administration and State Plan submissions.
• Collect, validate, and analyze data from eligible hospitals and DSS.
• Calculate DSH rates, supplemental payments, and payment models.
• Assist with DSH program audits and resolve data discrepancies.
• Prepare DSH payment schedules and final calculation reports.
• Educate hospitals on DSH requirements, documentation, data sources, and survey tools.

Mandatory Experience:

• Experience working with Medicaid data.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with DSH rules, regulations, and related issues.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with Medicaid rules, regulations, and related issues.
• Relevant experience in DSH payment calculations, data analysis, regulatory compliance, and hospital payment programs is preferred for screening.

Submission Requirements:

• Updated resume and 3 candidate references.
• Detailed summary of relevant Medicaid and DSH experience.