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Minnesota Lawmaker Proposes Hospital Tax to Address Charity Care Gaps

Updated 2026-05-15 09:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

A Minnesota lawmaker is proposing a new tax on hospitals to address the gaps in charity care, following an investigation by the Star Tribune-KFF Health News that found inconsistent levels of free medical services provided.

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A Minnesota Star Tribune-KFF Health News investigation found charity care at hospitals in the state is offered at low and arbitrary levels, prompting Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to say, “There is more work in front of us.”
2026-05-15 09:00 UTC
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