S 407
SAFE Hospitals Act of 2023
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Bill overview
The SAFE Hospitals Act of 2023 aims to improve Medicaid funding for hospitals, particularly disproportionate share hospitals (DSHs), by changing how states calculate their payments. It requires states to use a payment methodology that prioritizes DSHs based on their Medicaid inpatient and low-income patient volumes, incorporating state poverty levels into the calculations. The bill also phases in a new formula over 10-15 years, offering states flexibility to adjust payments and account for financial circumstances, while addressing potential impacts from waivers and ensuring equitable distribution of funds.
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Marco Rubio
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