Guests rally for record-breaking gala and raise half a million for mental health in Houston

Guests rally for record-breaking gala and raise half a million for mental health in Houston

What:Nick Finnegan Counseling Center’s 15th Annual Tree of Life Gala Or: Goode Company Armadillo Palace The 411: Perfect weather and refreshing waters from the Ranch greeted the nearly 400 guests who came in their finest Western attire for this annual gala, which raises funds to provide affordable, high-quality mental health services to anyone, regardless of …

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Hospitals sue state to prevent new rules requiring charity care coverage for out-of-state residents

Hospitals sue state to prevent new rules requiring charity care coverage for out-of-state residents

The Washington State Hospital Association filed suit Monday against the state Department of Health over a proposed rule allowing out-of-state patients to receive charity care , saying such a policy would make medical care harder to access and more expensive for Washington residents. This requires hospitals to provide free or discounted care to anyone, anywhere. …

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Nonprofit hospitals facing scrutiny from Sen. Sanders: Where is the charity care? | BenefitsPRO

Nonprofit hospitals facing scrutiny from Sen. Sanders: Where is the charity care?  |  BenefitsPRO

By Alan GoforthOctober 13, 2023 at 9:35 a.m. This week, Senator Bernie Sanders released a report calling on Congress and the IRS to strengthen oversight of the tax-exempt status of these hospitals. However, the American Hospital Association said the report was irrelevant. (Photo: Diego M. Radzinschi/ALM) Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., has become the latest policymaker …

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