Glossary

A designation referring to hospital cost reporting periods that begin during a given Federal fiscal year, reflecting the number of years since the initial implementation of PPS. For example, PPS1 refers to hospital fiscal years beginning during Federal fiscal year 1984, which was the first year of PPS. For a hospital with a fiscal year beginning July 1, PPS 1 covers the period from July 1, 1984, through June 30, 1985. (See also Fiscal Year)