Ayotte Announces Settlement of Hospital Lawsuit

Ayotte, hospitals settle bitter suit over Medicaid tax scheme

The state and acute-care hospitals have settled what had become a bitter lawsuit over charges that New Hampshire was getting ready to exploit a federal cash reimbursement provision under Medicaid to land a nine-figure profit while giving hospitals $70 million…

Ayotte Announces Settlement of Hospital Lawsuit

Editor’s Note: Gov. Kelly Ayotte issued the following news release Friday morning, but didn’t mention what the settlement includes or include the settlement. We asked the governor what the settlement includes and will update this story when she responds. Below is the statement the New Hampshire Hospital Association released April 15 about the lawsuit. — Nancy West UPDATE at 2 p.m. RESPONSE FRIDAY FROM GOV. AYOTTE’s OFFICE ANSWERING QUESTIONS: “T…