Republican lawmakers are moving to increase rates for health care providers, hoping that it will help make it more affordable for physicians and hospitals to care for Medicaid patients.
The House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday adopted a proposal raising Medicaid provider rates across the board for physicians by 15% and outpatient rates for hospitals across the board by 30%.
The money that will go into the House version of the state budget totals nearly $80 million, including about $34 million for physician rates and $45.2 million for hospital rates.
Republican lawmakers say the proposal is a more suitable solution . . .
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