Summary of Original Version

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to establish that a Level II verified trauma center that partners with a public or private university to establish a medical residency program shall be entitled to the university hospital reimbursement rate for any services delivered as part of that residency program.

Summary of Amendment: Senate Committee Substitute 1

Summary Delete original provisions; amend KRS 205.6405 to revise the definition of "qualifying hospital"; create a new section of KRS 205.6405 to 205.6408 to direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to develop a Medicaid directed payment program to improve Medicaid reimbursement rates for qualifying hospitals located in counties in which more than 35 percent of the population is enrolled in Medicaid; amend KRS 216B.065 to require the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and any medical system or college or school of medicine affiliate thereof to receive approval from the General Assembly before acquiring, constructing, or opening a health facility; provide that certain provisions sunset May 31, 2026 unless extended by the General Assembly.

Summary of Amendment: Senate Committee Amendment 1 -- S. Meredith

Summary Make title amendment.

Summary of Amendment: Senate Floor Amendment 1 -- P. Wheeler

Summary Delete original provisions; amend KRS 205.6405 to revise the definition of "qualifying hospital"; create a new sections of KRS Chapter 205 to define terms; direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to develop a Medicaid directed payment program to improve Medicaid reimbursement rates for qualifying hospitals located in counties with a Medicaid population greater than state-wide median Medicaid enrollment percentage; amend KRS 216B.065 to require the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and any medical system or college or school of medicine affiliate thereof to receive approval from the General Assembly before acquiring or, constructing an acute care hospital.

Summary of Amendment: House Committee Substitute 1

Summary Retain original provisions; establish eligibility of pediatric teaching hospitals for enhanced add-on Medicaid payments.

Statutes affected:
Acts Chapter 90: 205.6405, 216B.065
Senate Committee Substitute 1: 205.6405, 216B.065
House Committee Substitute 1: 205.6405, 216B.065
Current/Final: 205.6405, 216B.065
Current: 205.6405, 216B.065