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AR SB532

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bart Hester

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 20-77-1901(7) to expand the definition of "specialty hospital" for purposes of the Medicaid hospital assessment fee

  • Adds hospitals primarily or exclusively treating orthopedic or spinal conditions to the specialty hospital classification

  • Retains existing specialty hospital categories: children's hospitals exempt from Medicare prospective payment and hospitals treating cardiac conditions

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor3/20/2025

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