新的调查发现,医院慈善护理方案往往因规则混乱和透明度差而使低收入病人失败。 A new investigation finds hospital charity care programs often fail low-income patients due to confusing rules and poor transparency.

一项新的调查显示,医院慈善护理方案存在重大缺口,许多低收入病人尽管有资格获得财政援助,却意外地对医疗账单负责。 A new investigation reveals significant gaps in hospital charity care programs, leaving many low-income patients unexpectedly responsible for medical bills despite qualifying for financial assistance. 申请程序复杂,资格规则不一致,缺乏透明度,往往使病人无法获得所需的救济,破坏了这些方案的预期目的。 Complex application processes, inconsistent eligibility rules, and lack of transparency often prevent patients from receiving the relief they need, undermining the intended purpose of these programs.