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Public Hospitals: Sales Lead to Better Facilities but Increased Patient Costs

HRD-86-60 Published: Jun 20, 1986. Publicly Released: Jun 25, 1986.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO reported on: (1) the circumstances leading to the sale or lease of public and nonprofit hospitals in the southeastern United States; (2) the effects on local communities and taxpayers; and (3) the effects on Medicare and Medicaid payments.

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Community hospitalsFinancial managementHealth care costsHospital administrationHospital care servicesIncome maintenance programsLeasesMedicaidSalesSupplemental security incomeMedicare