Community Benefit
In 2020, the estimated tax revenue forgone due to the tax-exempt status of nonprofit hospitals is $13.2 billion. In comparison, the benefit tax-exempt hospitals provided to their communities, as reported on the Form 990 Schedule H, is estimated to be $129 billion, almost 10 times greater than the…
Patients nationwide express a strong preference for health care services that are delivered under one roof whenever possible, and Banner Desert Medical Center has responded with brand new clinic designed to cater specifically to the needs of expectant mothers and their unborn babies.
The recent joining of resources between two regional hospitals will bring increased peace of mind to parents of newborns in the Laramie area of southeast Wyoming.
Grasping the doctor’s explanation of a necessary treatment or medical procedure for a child can be intimidating for their parents, even more so when it’s not delivered in their primary language.
A four-year initiative spearheaded by Newton-Wellesley Hospital to support a collaborative of organizations addressing disparities in educational attainment among students in Waltham, Mass., has made positive impacts beyond education and improved overall individual and family well-being.
Caroline Bentley Noble always enjoyed sewing and crafting. She just never envisioned how much it would help her – and others.
The incredible gift of organ donation has saved countless lives over the years. Now, a new center in Arizona has opened to ensure proper care and treatment for the generous donors themselves.
In this conversation, Thea James, M.D., vice president of mission with BMC, discusses the organization's evolution with health disparity work, and how BMC’s creation of the Health Equity Accelerator helped lead the way to achieve health justice in their communities.
The University of Southern California’s National Center on Elder Abuse is working to spread awareness about the issue among college students so they are better able to recognize signs of elder abuse, as it may affect parents or grandparents.
Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego called the surge of children coming into its emergency department with behavioral health needs “unprecedented,” and responded by placing mental health professionals in primary care practices.