The state government sent BRF breach-of-contract letters earlier in September, accusing the company of mismanaging state-owned hospitals in Monroe and Shreveport. However, BRF argues that the alleged mismanagement is caused by the state’s underfunding.
“North Louisiana hospitals get only 32 cents per patient for every dollar received by New Orleans. We will fight for a funding model that treats the citizens of north Louisiana fairly, and provides for adequate health care for those who need it most,” said Malcolm Murchison, chairman of BRF.
State officials allege BRF’s calculations on the funding discrepancies are skewed and said BRF was on a “public relations offensive”.
“I guess (they’re) trying to justify the shortcomings they’re having. But this argument about discrimination and this whole barrage of information that they have fired off in the past month or so is brand new,” said Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne.
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