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Connecticut hospitals face a financial crisis as a state provider tax, intended to boost federal Medicaid funds, has drained over $1.6 billion from the industry. With the seven-year fix set to expire, hospitals like Paul Kidwell from the Connecticut Hospital Association advocate for a five-year tax and payment agreement. However, Governor Ned Lamonts team proposes a year-by-year approach, offering a $100 million tax hike with $140 million in payments, netting hospitals an extra $40 million. Despite this, hospitals argue its insufficient given their thin margins and a $1.5 billion annual Medicaid shortfall. Lawmakers are now seeking a compromise before the session ends on May 6th, balancing hospital needs with state fiscal constraints.

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