U.S. Sen. Banks introduces legislation to restore Hoosier hospital funding

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Sept. 10, 2025, 5:01 p.m.
Last Updated Sept. 10, 2025, 5:01 p.m.
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U.S. Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, introduced federal legislation that aims to help Indiana hospital systems receive adequate Medicaid funding, including Methodist Hospitals in Northwest Indiana. “Methodist is a true safety net hospital and 80% of our patients are covered by Medicaid/Medicare,” Matthe...