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Connecticut Hospitals Question OHS Referral Process, Policy Recommendations | Addicted to CT News

October 20, 2023 by Maribel

Credit: Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock The Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) continues to sound the alarm on ongoing issues with the Office of Health Strategy’s (OHS) cost growth benchmark process and recent policy recommendations, citing data inconsistencies, financial strain and neglected advice from medical professionals. Earlier this week, they wrote a letter to lawmakers on the Public …

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

October 17, 2023 by Maribel

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. …

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

October 13, 2023 by Maribel

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 …