Permanent Federal Funding Restored for Tennessee Hospitals Serving Low-Income Patients.
This law secures permanent federal funding for Tennessee hospitals that treat a high volume of low-income and uninsured patients. This provides greater financial stability for these facilities, which is crucial for maintaining access to healthcare for the state's most vulnerable residents. The funding will be adjusted annually for inflation.
Key points
Restores and permanently secures federal funding (DSH) for Tennessee hospitals starting in Fiscal Year 2026.
This funding supports medical facilities that serve a disproportionately high number of Medicaid and uninsured patients.
The funding amount will be increased annually based on the consumer price index (CPI-U), ensuring financial stability for hospitals.
Status:
Introduced
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