Alabama HJR315 expresses gratitude to the Alabama Congressional Delegation for advocating for Medicare wage index reform.

Alabama HJR315 acknowledges the Alabama Congressional Delegation's efforts to address the flawed Medicare hospital wage index formula, which disadvantages rural states like Alabama. The bill highlights the significant economic impact of Alabama's hospitals, which employ 77,000 people and generate over $25 billion annually. It also notes the challenges faced by Alabama's hospitals, including high rates of uninsured patients and the lowest Medicare reimbursement rate in the country.

Alabama HJR315 expresses gratitude to the Alabama Congressional Delegation for advocating for Medicare wage index reform.

Alabama HJR315 acknowledges the Alabama Congressional Delegation's efforts to address the flawed Medicare hospital wage index formula, which disadvantages rural states like Alabama. The bill highlights the significant economic impact of Alabama's hospitals, which employ 77,000 people and generate over $25 billion annually. It also notes the challenges faced by Alabama's hospitals, including high rates of uninsured patients and the lowest Medicare reimbursement rate in the country.