New Rules for Non-Profit Hospitals: More Patient Benefits
This act introduces new requirements for non-profit hospitals to ensure they truly serve the community. Hospitals will need to allocate more funds to patient care, training, and research, and will not be able to limit the number of patients using public programs like Medicare or Medicaid. This aims to increase healthcare accessibility and ensure hospitals fulfill their obligations to the public.
Key points
Non-profit hospitals must spend the equivalent of their tax exemptions on training, research, equipment improvements, or free care.
Hospitals cannot limit the number of patients served under Medicare or Medicaid programs.
Financial assistance bills must align with Medicare rates.
Oversight is introduced for financial assistance policies and hospital compliance with new standards.
Expired
Citizen Poll