MIAMI — Gov. Rick Scott’s new hospital commission consists of Republican donors and business leaders who will likely help him go after some of the state’s hospitals as the standoff over Medicaid expansion intensifies. The panel, which will meet for the first time today, is beginning its work as the governor has become increasingly antagonistic […]
Scott wants Florida hospitals to open books – The Daytona Beach News-Journal
Gov. Rick Scott has given hospitals until Monday to provide detailed financial information that a newly created commission will use to search for answers to a health care funding stalemate that has delayed adoption of a state budget. Scott, a former health care executive, has suggested creating a “profit-sharing” plan given the industry’s “record high […]
Scott gives hospitals list of data demands — and a tight deadline – Palm Beach Post
Gov. Rick Scott gave hospitals a list of data demands Thursday — and a tight window to meet it — in advance of next week’s first scheduled meeting of his health care commission. Scott is seeking nine years of financial data from hospitals by Monday. Most of what Scott is seeking should already be housed […]