Florida hospitals to DeSantis: We need help, more Medicaid funds

Florida safety net hospitals want Gov. Ron DeSantis to use a portion of $1.6 billion in increased federal Medicaid funds coming to Florida to increase the amount Medicaid reimburses hospitals for providing obstetrical care and treating COVID-19 patients. The request comes as hospitals have stopped non-essential health procedures and have shut down other services to prepare for a surge in COVID-19 infected patients.