The specifics of the proposal have not been released as it has not yet been presented to lawmakers.
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has said she doesn’t believe a tax could raise enough money to close the shortfall and that a cut in Medicaid enrollment is being pursued.
Read the Bloomberg report on an Arizona provider tax.
Read more coverage on provider taxes:
– Georgia House Approves 1.45% Tax on Hospitals, Removes Surgery Centers From Provision
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