PROPOSED AMENDMENT
SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.B. 2045
(Reference to House engrossed bill)
Page 9, line 14, after "a" insert "diagnosis-related group based"
Line 22, after the period, insert "the administration may also establish a separate payment methodology for specific services or hospitals serving unique populations."
Page 12, after line 31, insert:
"Sec. 3. Payment methodology report
For contract years 2015 through 2019, the Arizona health care cost containment system administration is required to report on the implementation of the new payment methodology authorized by this act, including any concerns raised by hospitals and any realized costs savings. The administration is required to submit its report by October 1 of each year to the governor, the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives, together with the chairpersons of the house and senate health committees.
Sec. 4. Prospective changes; payment methodology
Prior to changing the type of payment methodology the Arizona health care cost containment system administration utilizes to reimburse hospitals for inpatient services beyond those authorized by this act, the administration is required to obtain legislative authorization. This section is not intended to preclude the administration from making necessary adjustments for the implementation and ongoing administration of the diagnosis-related group based payment methodology as authorized by this act."
Amend title to conform