Hospital cost study.

SF 67 requires the Wyoming governor to conduct a comprehensive study on high hospital costs in the state. The study examines Medicare reimbursement practices, compares Wyoming's healthcare costs to neighboring states, analyzes out-of-state medical service use, and investigates factors like hospital volume, staffing challenges, and state support levels. It does not change healthcare policy or provide funding, but mandates a report detailing cost drivers and potential impacts on medical services availability. This bill directly affects Wyoming hospitals and residents by gathering data to inform future decisions about healthcare costs and access. The study was introduced in 2019 but did not become law.