March 2008

Findings from a HCFO-sponsored study led by Glenn A. Melnick, Ph.D., of RAND, were highlighted in the February 5, 2008 San Francisco Chronicle article, "Hospitals Sock it to the Uninsured." This study examines trends in hospital charges and net revenues to determine whether hospital prices paid by uninsured individuals systematically differ from those paid by insured individuals. Dr. Melnick notes, "Hospitals have started to adjust prices to the uninsured somewhat, but not substantially. The study shows they continue to raise prices to the uninsured during this period." 

Jill R. Horwitz, Ph.D., J.D., M.P.P., assistant professor at the University of Michigan Law School, was quoted in the February 20, 2008 New York Times article, "Hospital's Accounting is Under Fire by a Union." This article examines the financial reporting requirements for uncompensated and charity care for not-for-profit hospitals. Dr. Horwitz's HCFO-sponsored study examines the medical service provision in markets with different mixes of for-profit, not-for-profit, and government hospitals.

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