Correct! Hospitals are often the target of government fraud investigations and accused of overbilling. For-profit organizations in particular have been accused of overbilling in the past.

Correct! Nonprofit is the traditional financial structure of hospitals as well as the most common, accounting for almost half of all hospitals.

Correct! The AHCJ has strict rules on not taking money from the industries that health reporters cover. The group’s listserv can pick the brains of over 1,500 journalists on deadline. AHCJ also offers tip sheets and conference sessions on hospital finances that can deepen your reporting. It’s the quickest, most cost-effective support out there!

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Correct! Nonprofit hospitals are supposed to do charitable things for the community in return for their tax-free status. This is a huge issue, as some hospitals do far less for their communities than others.

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Correct! All of these individuals would be a good source and provide a unique perspective.

Correct! The term “nonprofit” doesn’t mean there are no profits. Many nonprofit hospitals make big bucks.

Correct! It’s a recipe for failure, especially when you are just getting started on this beat. Obtain the documents and find independent academic experts who can review them and teach you what questions you should be asking. These experts can also be quoted.