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

Correct! Nonprofit hospitals are run by self-perpetuating boards, whose members are not required to have financial or healthcare experience. They often are the richest people in the community and are put there for their contributions.

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

Correct! Hospitals regularly manage vast stock and bond portfolios. The value of their investments alone can reach into the billions.

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.

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