Hearing: bill would peg tribal‑reservation rural hospital payments to allowable costs for Toppenish Hospital Committee heard testimony supporting Senate Bill 6,194 to align Medicaid reimbursement for Toppenish Hospital (located on a federally recognized Indian reservation) with allowable‑cost payments used for critical access hospitals; hospital leaders described service closures and large operating losses.

Senate Bill 6,194 could be a lifeline for Toppenish Hospital, addressing critical funding gaps and preserving vital healthcare services for the community.

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