Miami-Dade, Broward Officials Oppose Scott's Hospital Plan
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MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) — Two of the Sunshine State's largest counties, Miami-Dade and Broward, are opposing Gov. Rick Scott's hospital plan.
Scott's proposal could mean a possible $87 million hit for Miami's Jackson Health System and $22 million for Broward General.
Local leaders in Dade and Broward have said they won't support Scott's proposal, meaning the plan would likely fall apart without those contributions.
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava is considering an emergency motion to take up the issue when they meet on June 11.
Scott's proposal guarantees a 10 percent return on investment for communities, but local officials say it's not enough.
The Scott administration has defended the proposal by pointing out that most of these hospitals will still be profitable.
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