An Act to increase reimbursement for low historic relative price hospitals
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to increase the reimbursement rates for hospitals that are designated as ‘low historic relative price hospitals.’ These hospitals, which typically serve rural or underserved communities, currently receive lower reimbursement rates than other hospitals. The legislation seeks to adjust these rates to better reflect the hospitals’ operating costs and ensure they can continue to provide essential healthcare services. It is intended to support the financial stability of these critical facilities.
Key provisions
- Increases reimbursement rates for low historic relative price hospitals.
- Designates hospitals as ‘low historic relative price hospitals’ based on specific criteria.
- Adjusts reimbursement formulas to account for historical cost differences.
- Focuses on hospitals serving rural or underserved areas.
Who is affected
- Low historic relative price hospitals
- Patients served by low historic relative price hospitals
- Healthcare providers at low historic relative price hospitals
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Sponsors
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Christopher Hendricks
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