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Beyond the Headlines: Hospital Charity Care


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Health reporter Nick Stonesifer discusses his investigation into charity care provided by nonprofit hospitals in the state, particularly Delaware's largest healthcare provider. Charity care (or financial assistance to individuals at certain income levels) is something that most Delawareans may not be aware of, particularly those who could use it the most. Nick gives insight into his four-month reporting research for the article, how the charity process works, and why the concept of "community benefits" provided by nonprofit hospitals has become so hard to quantify.

Hosted by David Stradley

Read the Spotlight Delaware article connected to this episode: As ChristianaCare's profits rise, free care to the poor stays stagnant

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