The provision, which would have gone into effect yesterday, was intended to cut Medicaid spending by the state. However, it was staunchly opposed by the American College of Emergency Physicians and other emergency physician groups, who argued the limits would put Medicaid patients at risk and shifted costs onto hospitals.
Lawmakers are currently reviewing a “less-drastic alternative,” according to the report.
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