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Archive Home > 2004 > January > 26 > Hospital charity care on the rise

Hospital charity care on the rise

By Kelly Kearsley / The Bulletin
January 26, 2004

Rural hospitals in Central and Eastern Oregon reported significant increases in charity care and bad debt last year.

The uncompensated care translates to more open positions the hospitals can't afford to fill, putting purchases on hold, and in some cases, raising hospital rates.

"Obviously....

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