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Friday, April 27, 2012

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Nonprofit Hospitals Faulted For Stinginess With Charity Care

Lori Duff with her baby, Henry, and other son, Logan, at home in Columbus, Ohio.

April 27, 2012 KHNNonprofit hospitals pay no federal, state, or local taxes. In return, they are expected to offer a community benefit, including free and discounted care for low-income patients. But a study by the Congressional Budget Office found that, on average, not-for-profits are providing only slightly more uncompensated care than for-profit hospitals.

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