Health Affairs "Public Policy Issues in Nonprofit Conversions: An Overview."
Article – Summary, a) does conversion affect delivery of health care – nonprofit seems better although should be required to meet standards b) after conversion, how is charitable purpose preserved – need formal oversight process, no regulation on keeping community services.
Modern Healthcare "Mass. Seeks Free-Care Rules for Conversions."
Article – $$. Converted hospitals in Mass. must continue previous level of free care.