Washington HB2488 establishes a pilot program to develop an alternative payment methodology for rural emergency hospitals.

Washington HB2488 creates the Washington Rural Health Access Preservation Pilot to develop a value-based payment methodology for rural emergency hospitals. Payments for services provided by these hospitals to Medicaid recipients are subject to appropriation. The pilot aims to sustain essential services in rural communities by adjusting payments based on quality and value, rather than volume. Participation in the pilot is optional, and hospitals can leave if it does not work for their community.

Washington HB2488 establishes a pilot program to develop an alternative payment methodology for rural emergency hospitals.

Washington HB2488 creates the Washington Rural Health Access Preservation Pilot to develop a value-based payment methodology for rural emergency hospitals. Payments for services provided by these hospitals to Medicaid recipients are subject to appropriation. The pilot aims to sustain essential services in rural communities by adjusting payments based on quality and value, rather than volume. Participation in the pilot is optional, and hospitals can leave if it does not work for their community.