In this episode, we are joined by BESLER's DeLicia Pierce to discuss the Medicare Cost Report and why it is still a crucial component for hospital reimbursement. Highlights of this episode include: A review of key reimbursement factors are that are used to calculate the pass-through payments on a cost report, how the Wage Index drives reimbursement, how the S-10 has become such an important worksheet for the Cost Report, and how state agencies use Medicare Cost Reports.