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#120 Safety Net Hospitals, A Disproportionate Share Health Affairs Pathways Podcast

Mar 2, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Hahnemann Closure

  • Hahnemann University Hospital's closure in 2019 affected many.
  • It displaced staff, trainees, and 50,000 patients, highlighting the vulnerability of safety-net hospitals.
INSIGHT

Defining Safety Nets

  • Safety-net hospitals lack a universal definition, making it a policy challenge.
  • They are recognized by their role in providing healthcare access to low-income and uninsured patients.
INSIGHT

Disproportionate Share

  • Safety-net hospitals serve a disproportionate share of uninsured and Medicaid patients.
  • This disproportionate care is often supplemented by Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments.
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