Description: Informed and insightful commentary about healthcare policy, regulation, legislation
Informed and insightful commentary about healthcare policy, regulation, legislation
During final days of legislative session hospitals press for workforce relief and sensible managed care reforms
Just about one month past the April 1 st deadline, the state legislature and governor’s office agreed upon a budget for the 2023 – 2024 state fiscal year. The $229 billion spending plan offers mixed results for the hospital industry. Most importantly, we secured a Medicaid rate increase, although it is less than what we asked for and need for suburban hospitals to remain financially sound in the coming years. We have more work to do.