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AR SB532
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bart Hester
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 20-77-1901(7) to expand the definition of "specialty hospital" for purposes of the Medicaid hospital assessment fee
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Adds hospitals primarily or exclusively treating orthopedic or spinal conditions to the specialty hospital classification
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Retains existing specialty hospital categories: children's hospitals exempt from Medicare prospective payment and hospitals treating cardiac conditions
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Sponsored by Senator Hester and Representative Achor during the 95th General Assembly Regular Session, 2025
Legislative Description
To Amend The Definition Of "specialty Hospital" Relating To The Assessment Fee On Hospitals Under The Arkansas Medicaid Program.
Last Action
Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
5/5/2025