After years working alongside our local health care workers and hospitals to fix a long-standing injustice in our health care system, a recent proposal could deliver a massive federal funding boost to our greater Capital Region through what’s called the Medicare Wage Index. The Medicare Wage Index (or MWI) is a calculation that determines federal Medicare reimbursement rates for hospitals. By fixing this broken formula, we will bring more than $180 million to Capital Region health systems annually.
When all is said and done, that funding would mean one crucial thing – better quality medical care for our communities.
You have my pledge that I won’t let up in pushing for this transformational proposal to cross the finish line.
With that in mind, I want to hear your thoughts and insights! What does local, quality care from our hospitals mean to you and your family?
Please take a moment to share your answer with me below.
