HJR39 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ron Johnson

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Medicare, urging United States Congress to fix formula to calculate Medicare payments to hospitals

Summary

A nonbinding Alabama House resolution urging Congress to fix the inequitable Medicare hospital payment formula for Alabama hospitals.

What This Bill Does

The resolution would urge the U.S. Congress to reform the Medicare hospital payment formula, addressing inequities in the wage index that affect Alabama. It highlights Alabama hospitals' low profit margins and rural hospital closures to justify the request. It states the action is intended to pressure Congress to achieve a more equitable payment system for all hospitals.

Who It Affects

• Alabama hospitals and their patients (including many Medicare beneficiaries) who would benefit from more equitable Medicare payments and better financial stability.
• Alabama's rural communities and healthcare workers, who could see improved access to care if hospital finances improve and closures decline.

Key Provisions

• Urges the United States Congress to fix inequities in the Medicare hospital payment formula, focusing on the wage index that creates disparities.
• Describes Alabama hospitals' financial struggles, including low margins and rural hospital closures, as reasons for action.
• Expresses gratitude to Alabama's Congressional delegation for previous efforts and urges continued work toward an equitable Medicare payment formula for all hospitals.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative