Official:Amending Chapter 19-3500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "General Acute Care Hospital Assessment," by adding an assessment upon the Net Operating Revenue of certain specified hospitals located in the City of Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Clarke
Introduced: May 21, 2009
Signed: June 18, 2009
: Committee on Finance
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill adds a new assessment on hospitals in Philadelphia that provide a high volume of care to Medicaid patients. The revenue generated will help fund quality healthcare and emergency services for all citizens.
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