State auditor criticizes CHIA for lax hospital financial monitoring, leading to potential closures.

Massachusetts' Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) has been criticized by the state auditor for failing to adequately monitor hospitals' financial health, leading to financial struggles and closures. The audit found CHIA did not collect financial statements from 10 hospitals and did not impose fines for late filings, totaling over $1.6 million. The auditor also noted issues with CHIA's CompareCare website, including lack of publicity and outdated data. A new bill awaiting the governor's signature aims to increase CHIA's oversight and enforcement authority.

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