The Commission on Review of Taxpayer Funded Hospital Districts will examine Gov. Scott’s contention that the hospitals are using public funds to unfairly compete with private facilities. Gov. Scott said the panel would review how physicians at these hospitals are paid, whether they serve a broad enough population and if taxpayers truly benefit from them.
“I am confident this new commission will protect Florida taxpayers,” Gov. Scott said. “At the same time, the commission’s guidance will help provide Floridians a high-quality healthcare system.”
Read the Palm Beach Post report on public hospitals.
Read more coverage of Rick Scott:
– Rick Scott’s Path to HCA, Florida Governorship From a Close Friend’s Perspective
– Florida Governor-Elect Rick Scott Warned Not to Give Malpractice Immunity for Physicians in Medicaid
– Florida Legislators Take Steps to Block Healthcare Reform
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