Financial Assistance Policies of Charitable Hospitals
In recent years, hospitals and health systems have faced an increase in delivering charitable care and, as a result, have adjusted their policies and approach in order to fulfill their charitable care obligations. Authored by four healthcare provider executives, this HFMA white paper provides background on charity care in the United States, examples of the charity care processes currently used, and recommendations that could better support the federal government’s goals for charity care. To view the White Paper click HERE.