Take an in-depth look at the CMS 2552-10 Medicare cost report worksheet S-10 with explanation of how hospital payments for uncompensated care will be affected by recent changes to the regulations. Examine best practices used to complete Worksheet S-10, and receive further insights gained through the inaugural desk review. Also discussed will be how to draft and follow charity care and financial assistance policies; identifying areas for improvement in charity care and financial assistance policies; how to navigate contractor audits; the necessary documentation to support a charity claim during an audit; and CMS’ Disproportionate Share Hospital payment.