Problem
Referencing Lee, R. (2019). Economics for healthcare managers (4th ed.). Case 11.2- Tax Exemption for Not-for-Profit hospitals
1) How much community benefit do not-for-profit hospitals provide?
2) How much community benefit do for-profit hospitals provide?
3) Why does using list prices tend to inflate estimates of community benefit?
4) Are there other important differences between not-for-profit and for-profit hospitals?
5) Would local governments be better off if they taxed hospitals and paid for charity care?
6) Is tax exemption a good way to encourage private organizations to serve the public interest?
7) Can you find examples of controversies about hospitals' tax-exempt status?
8) Can you find examples of payments in lieu of taxes?
9) Does tax exemption for not-for-profit hospitals still make sense?
10) Can you propose an alternative to tax exemption?