"I believe the state has a compelling interest in preventing the spread of childhood diseases like polio and measles," Committee chair Ed Stafman, a Democratic representative from Bozeman, said Monday.
From hospitals to nursing homes to mental health providers, many are telling the state they can't afford to do business in the Treasure State because of low reimbursement rates.
At a time of crisis for the Montana State Hospital, Montana State Rep. Llew Jones, R-Conrad, proposed using the budget surplus to create a state-funded regional mental health care network for Montana.
At a time of crisis for the Montana State Hospital, Montana State Rep. Llew Jones, R-Conrad, proposed using the budget surplus to create a state-funded regional mental health care network for Montana.