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AHA seeks tax form adjustment for community benefit reporting
The American Hospital Association (AHA) is pressing the Internal Revenue Service to improve the new hospital community benefit reporting form (Schedule H for Form 990). New research has found that... Read more...
New measure would set minimum charity levels for non-profit hospitals
Well, it may be that the threats, rebukes and investigations are finally over, and it's time for the showdown. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) is apparently setting plans to file long-awaited... Read more...
AHA survey: Negative profit margins for hospitals
With all the news we've been giving you of hospitals around the country struggling, it should be no surprise that the AHA's new survey results on hospital finances are not good. A quick-response... Read more...
With final Form 990, a brighter spotlight
With the release of the final instructions for filling out the IRS Form 990 last week, we've arguably reached something of a milestone. In theory, from now on the IRS and other watchdog groups... Read more...
Case study: WY hospital expands charity care
A Wyoming hospital has expanded its charity care policy to allow more patients to qualify for free care, one of many... Read more...
Updates on regulatory risks
Because everyone uses healthcare, regulators take a shot at the system from time to time to prove that they're paying attention. Still, things are particularly intense this year, with tax issues and... Read more...
HFMA ANI 2008: Health finance in the spotlight
Hi folks, and welcome to our HFMA ANI 2008 Preview Issue! I don't know about you, but I'm really looking forward to my tr ip to big, bad 'ol Vegas. When a financial event features speakers like Steve... Read more...
AHA says IRS form 990, Schedule H need revision
The American Hospital Association has filed a letter with the IRS arguing that the agency could do more to accommodate small, cash-strapped institutions in its instructions for filling out Form 990... Read more...
Not-for-profit financial successes raise questions
According to a December 2006 Congressional Budget Office report, U.S. not-for-profit hospitals get $12.6 billion in tax exemptions and $32 billion in federal, state and local subsidies. That's a... Read more...
IRS seeking input on instructions for Form 990
As most FierceHealthFinance readers know, the IRS released a redesigned Form 990 last year. The new Form 990, which has sparked much discussion and controversy among not-for-profit healthcare... Read more...
