Hospital payment rates modification

SF 2682 modifies how Minnesota hospitals are paid for inpatient services by establishing a rebased payment system effective November 1, 2014. It requires most hospitals (paid under diagnosis-related groups or DRG) to use 2012 as a base year for rate calculations, ensuring total payments remain budget-neutral compared to 2013. The bill allows adjustments to rates for specific services like pediatric, trauma, and rural hospital care, while maintaining consistent payment methodologies for critical access and long-term hospitals. This directly affects all Minnesota hospitals receiving state inpatient payments, particularly those using the DRG system.