Maricopa County Special Health Care District

The Maricopa County Special Health Care District consists of the District’s Board of Directors and an integrated health system that includes a teaching hospital, several other healthcare facilities, and two health plans. This special audit provides information about areas requested in legislation. The District receives revenues from various sources, including patients or insurers, its property tax, and federal and state assistance. Financial stability has generally improved, but the District should continue to work toward ensuring future stability. District executives generally earn less than their counterparts nationally. The District should re-examine its model for obtaining physicians to ensure it is still optimal and the sole source contract is still needed. In fiscal year 2008, the District’s charity care program served 39,540 individuals. The District also had approximately $87 million in uncompensated care costs during fiscal year 2008.