WHA Reiterates Opposition to Hospital Tax
The Wisconsin Hospital Association yesterday sent a letter to the Joint Finance Committee co-chairs, Sen. Russ Decker, D-Weston, and Rep. Kitty Rhoades, R-Hudson, urging legislators to exercise caution with the proposal to impose a .8 percent gross receipts tax on hospitals to help the state capture more Medicaid funding.
"The latest version of the plan appears to be a more thoroughly researched and crafted proposal," than the original plan in the budget bill, writes WHA president Stan Brenton.
"Given the potential impact the hospital tax could have on health care costs and Wisconsin’s track record with existing provider taxes and (thought to be) segregated funds, WHA remains opposed to the hospital tax," says Brenton.
See the letter here.
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