Cost Of A Targeted Rural Solution
For CAHs, the price tag for FY2002 through 2006 if the legislation can be passed is a manageable $500 million.
For RCH impact on other hospitals < 50 beds, the price tag is $1.5 billion over five years (< 1/3 of one percent of total annual Medicare spending.) Wisconsin is estimated to gain $79 million from FY2002 through 2006, third from the top in total benefit a