title: Caring for the uninsured; a financial executive's top 10 list.
abstract: Keep apprised of relevant legislation. Examine your organization's mission and values. Evaluate its historical performance. Ensure senior executives are fully engaged with the issue. Use available reference and modeling materials. Establish policies and procedures in accordance with charity guidelines. Ensure accurate financial reporting. Identify patients' financial assistance needs early. Develop policies for discounts to the uninsured and underinsured. Use internal metrics to track performance.
authors.affiliation: Wolfskill & Associates, Inc., Chardon, Ohio, USA. swolfskill@cs.com
authors.forename: Sandra J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Wolfskill
mesh_terms: D004469:Economics, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006740:Hospital Administrators; D006801:Humans; D017057:Medically Uninsured