North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper proposes a plan for federal Medicaid approval to incentivize 100 hospitals to reduce medical debt for low- and middle-income patients.
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper unveils a plan to incentivize hospitals to relieve patients from medical debt. The proposal, aimed at low- and middle-income residents, seeks federal Medicaid approval for 100 hospitals to receive additional funds. In return, hospitals must offer deep discounts on medical bills, enroll patients in charity care programs, and cap interest rates on medical debt.
July 01, 2024
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