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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! Identifying the kind of hospital you are covering is a critical first step because it will dictate which documents you can get.

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Correct! Government-owned or public hospitals account for roughly 15 percent of hospitals in the U.S. Major cities tend to have at least one public hospital, which cares for those facing extreme poverty.

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

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! Tell the story behind the numbers to explain to your audience the real-life impact. Hospital stories should always center around the people in the community.