Oklahoma budget talks may hit snag over hospital fee

Democrats from the state House and Senate said Wednesday they would not support a budget plan that did not include a provider fee for hospitals.

 
BY JULIE BISBEE | Published: May 13, 2010   

A proposal to charge hospitals an additional fee may hold up state budget negotiations for the next budget year. The additional revenue could help the state get additional federal dollars for health care, supporters said.

photo - State Sen. Andrew Rice, D-Oklahoma City, right, gestures as he speaks to the media Wednesday in Oklahoma City. Looking on at left is state Rep. Scott Inman, D-Del City.AP Photo
State Sen. Andrew Rice, D-Oklahoma City, right, gestures as he speaks to the media Wednesday in Oklahoma City. Looking on at left is state Rep. Scott Inman, D-Del City.AP Photo

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Democrats from the state House and Senate said Wednesday they would not support a budget plan that did not include a provider fee for hospitals.

The fee would bring in additional...
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