The county approved an amendment to Beeler Consulting's addendum to retain an interim CEO at Pratt Regional Medical Center, with the county temporarily assuming the interim CEO's fees and related expenses while the hospital seeks a permanent solution.

The Board approved an amendment to Beeler Consulting Services' addendum so Pratt County will temporarily assume responsibility for interim CEO fees and related expenses to stabilize Pratt Regional Medical Center while the hospital seeks a permanent CEO; motion passed 3-0.

The Pratt County board approved an addendum to Beeler Consulting's contract to retain an interim CEO at Pratt Regional Medical Center and agreed the county will cover that interim CEO's professional fees and expenses up to $2,000 per month, with a 10-day termination provision.

The board approved an addendum to Beeler Consulting's engagement to retain an interim PRMC CEO; the county agreed to temporarily pay professional fees and expenses for the interim CEO not to exceed $2,000 per month and reserved the right to terminate its payment obligation with 10 days' written notice.

The speaker said the budget includes a $2.5 million direct appropriation to CMC, $25 million for a CMC uncompensated-care pool and $30 million for other distressed hospitals, plus a $500 million health-care stabilization reserve with criteria for access.

A Senate lawmaker said the supplemental budget will direct substantial funds to stabilize hospitals hit by last summer's federal budget changes, highlighting HCMC and rural hospital distress and signaling funding for county tech upgrades and security needs.

The committee approved an A1 amendment to House File 33‑88, which seeks to continue and preserve the state reinsurance program and its funding authority (assessment/credit model). Witnesses said reinsurance substantially lowered individual‑market premiums; the committee laid HF 33‑88, as amended, over for possible omnibus inclusion.

Minnesota hospitals face operational threats and service closures without additional Medicaid funding.

Providers, hospitals and advocates told lawmakers a statewide crisis in children's residential care is forcing kids into ERs and out‑of‑state placements. LD 2125 would create a $1,000,000 emergency stabilization fund and expedite a rate determination for children's residential care; witnesses cited extensive bed losses, long ED stays, and provider operating deficits.

The Board recommended that Dooly Medical Center enter a management contract with Georgia Baptist Health Care System and agreed to a multi-year support package covering bond payments and operating subsidies; the board tabled decisions on longer-term relationships pending further review.

Employees express frustration over frequent health insurance carrier changes and related preapproval processes.

Officials highlight risks of hospital closures if major insurers exit Vermont healthcare market.

Oregon Health Authority extends contracts with coordinated care organizations to December 2026

Dan Cushing advocates for longer CCO contract terms to ensure stability in healthcare.

The Assembly passed rules report 217 implementing revenue measures including a New York City second‑home "pied‑à‑terre" surcharge, a 75% wholesale tax on alternative nicotine products, a $1 billion energy rebate program and extension of temporary business tax rates. Lawmakers from both parties clashed over regressivity and economic impacts.

Legislature requests Congress to avoid Medicaid cuts impacting Louisiana's healthcare stability.