(1) DEFINITION. In this section, “eligible hospital” means a hospital that meets all of the following criteria: (a) The hospital is located in Waukesha County. (b) The hospital is certified under s. 50.35. (c) The hospital has 300 or more licensed acute care beds. (d) The hospital is privately owned and operated as a nonprofit. (e) The hospital is a regional tertiary care center. (f) The hospital provides specialized services in at least 3 of the following areas: 1. Cardiology. 2. Oncology. 3. Orthopedic surgery. 4. Obstetrics with neonatal intensive care. 5. Behavioral health. (2) STATE SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENT. Beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 and annually thereafter, the department shall, from the appropriation under s. 20.435 (1) (be), make a payment in the amount appropriated under s. 20.435 (1) (be) for the fiscal year in which the payment is made to each eligible hospital under this section. (3) USE OF FUNDS. A hospital receiving a payment under this section may use the funds for any of the following expenses: (a) Staffing and equipment for specialty services with high regional demand. (b) Capital upgrades that expand access to intensive or specialty care. (c) Support for complex patient discharge planning and community care coordination. (d) Programs that improve outcomes for patients with dementia, chronic disease, or behavioral health conditions. (4) REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. Each hospital receiving a payment under this section shall submit an annual report to the department that includes a summary of how funds were used.
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