More than half of U.S. hospitals are classified as "non-profit," gaining federal, state and local tax exemptions in exchange for helping needy patients in their communities. But there's an imbalance in the social contract ...
Apr 19, 2023
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The UK government is almost a decade behind achieving its target for England to be smokefree by 2030, a new report published by Cancer Research UK reveals.
Dec 29, 2022
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Older adults around the world are more willing to donate to charity than younger people, but will prioritize charitable organizations operating within their own country, new research finds.
Oct 11, 2021
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This weekend, participants in the Kokoda Challenge will complete a grueling 96-kilometer overnight trek to raise money for youth programs.
Jul 16, 2021
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The decision to donate to a charity is often driven by emotion rather than by calculated assessments based on how to make the biggest impact. In a review article published on April 29 in the journal Trends in Cognitive Sciences, ...
Apr 29, 2021
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The amount of charity care provided by government and nonprofit hospitals falls short of the obligation implied by their favorable tax treatment, according to a new study published in the April issue of Health Affairs by ...
Apr 8, 2021
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Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, cancer research charities are predicting their spending on research could drop by 46%, equating to £167m.
Sep 24, 2020
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The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a significant rise in demand for mental health support.
Jun 24, 2020
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With its deluxe suites, A-list patients and world-class art collection that includes works by Picasso and Chagall, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's nickname is "hospital to the stars." But starting this year, it is making a ...
Jan 7, 2020
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When Ashley Pintos went to the emergency room of St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, Wash., in 2016, with a sharp pain in her abdomen and no insurance, a representative demanded a $500 deposit before treating her.
Oct 18, 2019
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