State legislators want more details on a hospital fund proposal but say it would actually take money from Pennsylvania’s Medical Assistance program.
State legislators responded to a budget amendment from State Rep. Craig Williams (R-160) of Chadds Ford to create a $200 million Hospital Acquisition Assistance Fund to entice potential buyers of the Crozer-Chester Medical Center property to reopen it as a hospital.
Rep. Williams said the fund would not require a tax increase or revenues because it would be funded by previous unspent budget appropriations, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times…