The attorney general's perspective is that she would like to have a clear and fair set of standards that hospitals should meet in exchange for the very lucrative privilege of tax-exempt status. I can assure you that for many hospitals, that's worth millions in any given year. |
We anticipate substantial amendments to the bill. |
We are continuing to negotiate actively with the representatives and hospital industry to keep talks going through this session. |
We are open to continuing talks with the hospital industry and listening to what other amendments may entail. |
We believe there will be significant modifications to the bill before it moves forward in the legislative process. |
We don't think bad debt is equivalent to charity care. |