After state regulators found numerous violations last fall at Santa Clara County’s hospital system, the county is back in compliance — ensuring it’ll receive crucial Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements.
The county’s healthcare system, which is the second largest county-owned healthcare and hospital system in the state, is comprised of Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, O’Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital and a network of other clinics.
Last fall, a state investigation at the county system’s main hospital, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, found numerous care definicies.
The county subsequently submitted a 55-page correction plan to state and federal regulators, which included the Centers for Medicare and