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Lake Charles Hospitals Get Lifeline Funding | Lake Charles News
Lake Charles hospitals are set to receive a major financial lifeline after City Council unanimously approved a new fund designed to close the Medicaid reimbursement gap — a critical issue that’s threatened essential services. By collecting a small fee from outpatient revenue, the city will funnel local dollars to the state for federal matching funds, ultimately returning millions back to hospitals. This money will boost trauma care, maternity services, mental health programs, and help attract doctors — all without raising patient bills. Healthcare workers flooded City Hall to rally support…
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