Services are defined as an act performed for remuneration.
Training services: Hiring a company or subject matter expert (SME) to conduct education and direction on a SHIP-approved category directly to hospital staff either in person on remotely via computer software. This is an allowable expense.
Physician/Medical services: Any action performed by a physician or medical staff to diagnose, treat, and maintain a patient's health and wellbeing, whether in person or remotely via computer software. This is an unallowable expense.
Pharmacy services: Any action performed by a pharmacist, pharmacy assistant, or medical staff to fill, consult, manage, or distribute medication to a patient. This is an unallowable expense.
This card is a definition to help users understand the application of SHIP spending categories and expenses. Definitions found in the SHIP Allowable Investment Search Tool may not be the same as the Federal Government's (or departments within) definition.