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FL H1023
Bill
Status
Passed
7/2/2024
Primary Sponsor
Dana Trabulsy
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AI Summary
- Compensation to non-contracted health care providers for medical services to inmates in St. Lucie County detention centers is capped at 110% of the Medicare allowable rate, or 125% if the provider reported a negative operating margin for the previous year to the Agency for Health Care Administration
- Compensation to non-contracted entities providing emergency medical transportation services (including ambulance and air ambulance) for St. Lucie County detention center inmates is capped at 110% of the Medicare allowable rate
- Health care providers covered under the act include hospitals, physicians, physician assistants, osteopathic physicians, podiatric physicians, health maintenance organizations, ambulatory surgical centers, and other medical facilities
- The compensation caps do not apply to charges for medical services provided at a hospital operated by St. Lucie County
- The act provides an exception to general law, applies exclusively to St. Lucie County, and takes effect upon becoming law
Legislative Description
St. Lucie County
Last Action
Chapter No. 2024-289
7/2/2024
Committee Referrals
State Affairs1/31/2024
Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee1/8/2024
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