Proponents of the bill argue that it will help lower healthcare costs, while the Indiana Hospital Association argues that it will negatively affect hospitals and patients.
Following a second reading of the bill by the Senate on April 24, Indiana Hospital Association President Brian Tabor claimed a victory as the Senate removed “price cap” provisions.
However, Mr. Tabor told The Herald Bulletin that the association still opposes the bill.
The House version of the bill would fine offending hospitals 1 percent of the hospital’s net patient revenue. The Senate version would use a more complex algorithm to determine fines.
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