On average, community benefits account for 11.6 percent of a hospital's total expenses, according to a report by Ernst & Young cited by the American Hospital Association.
The report studied 900 non-profit hospitals' 2010 tax filings, totaling expense items including uncompensated care, Medicaid discounts, community health programs and research.
"The report demonstrates that, measured in dollars alone, hospitals of every size, type and general location are not only meeting, but are exceeding, the community benefit obligations conferred by their tax-exempt status," said AHA President and CEO Rich Umbdenstock in the report.
Non-profit hospitals have been required to file Schedule H forms, which outline community benefit expenses, since 2009.
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The report studied 900 non-profit hospitals' 2010 tax filings, totaling expense items including uncompensated care, Medicaid discounts, community health programs and research.
"The report demonstrates that, measured in dollars alone, hospitals of every size, type and general location are not only meeting, but are exceeding, the community benefit obligations conferred by their tax-exempt status," said AHA President and CEO Rich Umbdenstock in the report.
Non-profit hospitals have been required to file Schedule H forms, which outline community benefit expenses, since 2009.
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