Hospitals sue state to block new rules requiring charity care coverage for out-of-state residents – The Daily Chronicle

Hospitals sue state to block new rules requiring charity care coverage for out-of-state residents - The Daily Chronicle

Amanda Sullender / Spokesperson-Review (TNS) The Washington State Hospital Association filed a lawsuit Monday against the state Department of Health over a proposed rule allowing out-of-state patients to receive charity care, arguing that such a policy would alienate Washingtonians. Medical care is more difficult to access and more expensive. “It requires hospitals to provide free … Read more

Hospitals sue state to block new rules requiring charity care coverage for out-of-state residents

Hospitals sue state to block new rules requiring charity care coverage for out-of-state residents

The Washington State Hospital Association filed a lawsuit Monday against the state Department of Health over a proposed rule allowing out-of-state patients to receive charity care, arguing that such a policy would alienate Washingtonians. Medical care is more difficult to access and more expensive. “It requires hospitals to provide free or discounted care to anyone … Read more