Community Benefit
Beyond alleviating stress on the back end, the free tuition coups can influence trends in who becomes a doctor, what they practice and even where. And change is needed.
The study found an immediate reduction in the percentage of people hospitalized without insurance, particularly among states that expanded Medicaid.
Almost a quarter of healthcare security directors at hospitals think their facilities are unprepared for incidents involving a shooter.
The overall health of the population, more advanced medical equipment and a general lack of awareness regarding the best types of treatment can all affect costs.
Hit especially hard were Massachusetts' community hospitals, with median operating margins plunging to 0.9 percent.
Sufficient funding is rare and providers hold back on investing in such programs thanks to inability to quantify benefits, understand delivery of services and insurance concerns.
Hospital giving certain patients a nutrition consultation, two-day supply of fresh produce and a prescription for two refills.
The trend has broad policy implications as many states consider work requirements for Medicaid eligibility.
New research shows that consumers want increased flexibility in their access to healthcare, and they want tools and resources to help them reach their health goals.
There is a confluence of factors leading to widespread closure of rural hospitals, including demographics, government policies and community challenges.