Cost-based Reimbursement For Rural Hospitals
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2019 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning a cost-based system of reimbursement for rural hospitals providing outpatient hospital services pursuant to Colorado's program of medical assistance.
Bill Summary:
The bill requires Colorado's program of medical assistance to pay rural critical access hospitals and sole community hospitals for outpatient hospital services pursuant to a cost-based reimbursement methodology using 100% of actual cost.
Prior to implementing the cost-based reimbursement methodology for outpatient hospital services, the department of health care policy and financing (state department) shall convene a stakeholder group consisting of representatives of the affected hospitals and other persons or entities to consult with the state department on the elements of the cost-based reimbursement methodology and its implementation.
The bill makes a conforming amendment.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Senator
Larry Crowder
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/23/2019 | Introduced |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2019 | FN1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone Senate Bill 19-098 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2019 | Senate | Senate Committee on Finance Postpone Indefinitely |
| 01/23/2019 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance + Appropriations |