It is a common and appropriate expectation that nonprofit hospitals provide for their communities in ways beyond medical care, with the expectation that their tax-exempt status supports these efforts. To this end, tax-exempt hospitals are required by the IRS to demonstrate that they benefit their communities by submitting data on dollars spent on community benefits every year. These reports tell us how much a hospital spent on a range of activities intended to increase access to health services, enhance public health, advance knowledge, or relieve or reduce the burden of government to improve health. They can also be crucial for supporting conversations and partnerships between hospitals and community organizations.
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Community Benefits of Nonprofit Hospitals
November 01, 2022