Tammy Baldwin
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — Democratic U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin wants to prevent sudden hospital closures like the ones in Western Wisconsin.
Baldwin introduced the HSHS Act on Thursday, which requires large hospitals to notify federal agencies of a pending closure at least 90 days beforehand.
During that time, hospitals would be required to continue care for patients.
The U.S. Health and Human Services department would also require closing hospitals to file plans on how to resume care for their patients once the closure takes place.
Baldwin is currently running for a third term against likely Republican nominee, businessman Eric Hovde.
Comments