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Senate approves $234 million supplemental to shore up hospitals, community health centers
Summary
The Massachusetts Senate passed H.4530, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental that directs $234 million to stabilize hospitals and community health centers, with sponsors saying federal reimbursement should offset part of the state’s net cost.
The Massachusetts Senate on Thursday approved H.4530, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriation that provides $234 million to address shortfalls at acute care hospitals and community health centers across the Commonwealth.
Senator Michael J. Rodrigues, chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, said the plan provides an infusion of money aimed at stabilizing the Health Safety Net and maximizing federal reimbursements. "The plan...provides an infusion of $234,000,000 to strengthen hospitals and support community health centers," Rodrigues said during floor debate.
The bill allocates $199 million for acute care hospitals and $35 million for community health centers, the sponsor said. Rodrigues told senators the…
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