Senate adopts hospital provider‑fee resolution authorizing assessment structure for CMS review

Senators considered House Concurrent Resolution 3, the annual hospital provider fee resolution required under the state constitution to set assessment structures that support inpatient and outpatient reimbursement enhancements. The bill carrier summarized assessment ranges (approximately 1.38% to 6.474% of net patient revenue depending on service type), noted exclusions for certain rural and small hospitals, and said the resolution authorized the Department to develop a direct‑payment methodology for CMS consideration. The floor recorded unanimous passage (38–0).