Directs the commissioner of health to recommend increasing reimbursement rates for rural and underserved areas.

The bill directs the commissioner of health to recommend increasing reimbursement rates for ambulatory patient groups and physicians in rural and underserved areas. The commissioner must consider the increased costs of providing services in rural areas and the need to maintain access to such services. Recommendations must include proposed legislation for the state budget, effective April 1, 2026. The commissioner must provide written recommendations to the governor and legislature by October 1, 2025.

Directs the commissioner of health to recommend increasing reimbursement rates for rural and underserved areas.

The bill directs the commissioner of health to recommend increasing reimbursement rates for ambulatory patient groups and physicians in rural and underserved areas. The commissioner must consider the increased costs of providing services in rural areas and the need to maintain access to such services. Recommendations must include proposed legislation for the state budget, effective April 1, 2026. The commissioner must provide written recommendations to the governor and legislature by October 1, 2025.