Healthcare DIVE June 5, 2024
New York’s largest health system will expand its financial assistance policies following a review from the state attorney general.
Dive Brief:
- Northwell Health, New York’s largest health system, is expanding its charity care program following a review from state Attorney General Letitia James.
- Uninsured or under-insured patients earning twice the federal poverty level or less will receive free medical care under the new program, while patients earning between three and five times the federal poverty level will receive discounted care, according to Tuesday’s joint statement from the nonprofit health system and the attorney general.
- The policy refresh follows years-long accusations that Northwell sued thousands of low-income patients with outstanding medical bills instead of offering them legally required financial assistance. ...
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