Dollar For's Research Reveals $14 Billion Gap in Hospital Financial Assistance Programs

Dollar For, a national nonprofit organization, has released findings from its 2023 research studies on hospital financial assistance programs. The results reveal a $14 billion shortfall in charity care provided by hospitals, burdensome requirements for patients, and racial disparities. Dollar For helps patients access financial assistance and ensures hospitals comply with federal laws. Their research highlights the challenges patients face in accessing assistance, with only 29% successfully receiving charity care. Black patients have a significantly lower probability of approval compared to other races. Dollar For calls for reform to ensure fair and accessible charity care for all patients.

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