1. Each hospital’s federal reimbursement allowance shall be based on a formula set forth in rules and regulations promulgated by the department of social services. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated under the authority of this chapter shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of section 536.024.

2. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, appeals regarding this section shall be to the circuit court of Cole County or the circuit court in the county in which the hospital is located. The circuit court shall hear the matter as the court of original jurisdiction.