SITE and FAIR methods have drawbacks
The letter to the editor, “Congress should support the FAIR Act to protect patients,” published on Nov. 20, states that the SITE Act and the FAIR Act will reduce patient access to “affordable” care. claimed to protect. In reality, these policies will reduce payments to hospitals by billions of dollars, forcing many hospitals to reduce services or permanently close.
Hospitals are the foundation of healthy communities. We provide care 24/7, regardless of a patient's ability to pay. However, many hospitals are facing serious financial difficulties.half of our country's hospitals suffered a loss last year. More than 40% negative margin.Three of his Ohio hospitals ranked nationally Top 100 operating losses last year.