Hospitals that take over administration for the General Assistance Medical Care program would act much like insurance companies, establishing contracts with dentists, chiropractors and other providers to treat patients.
Jerry Crest, CEO of Immanuel St. Joseph’s Hospital in Mankato, one of the designated hospitals, told the state his hospital wouldn’t be able to take over the program.
“Frankly, the bill was put together at the last minute by legislators who had good intentions, I think,” Mr. Crest said. “They were strapped for money and thought, ‘We’ll focus on the hospitals that have delivered the largest amount of care.'”
Read the Free Press’ report on the General Assistance Medical Care.
