Hospitals statewide pay a fee that opens the door for additional funds for their operation. The fee, called the Quality Care Assessment, amounts to $220 million, paid every year. Governor Wolf wants to raise the fee by 60%. Andy Carter, President and CEO of the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of PA, says such an increase is not sustainable. Negotiations with the governor are in the works.
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