340B HOSPITALS ARE VITAL SAFETY-NET HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

340B hospitals treat significantly more low-income patients Low-income patients make up 42% of 340B DSH hospitals’ patient load versus 27% for non-340B hospitals.340B DSH Hospitals represent only 38% of acute care hospitals, yet are responsible for 60% of the nation’s uncompensated and unreimbursed care—more than $26 billion.
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