Difference Between Non-Profit And Government Hospitals

By now most all Americans have heard of the terms non-profit, for-profit and government hospitals when referring to a healthcare organization. However, not many of us understand the difference between the three nor do we know if the hospital we are using is a nonprofit, for-profit or government-owned entity. Lines are blurred when it comes to the services they provide, if they are different are alike, and if profitability affects the level of care or specialization. Moreover, complexities arise when thinking in terms of which design is best. Questions such as which entity is more profitable, which provides the best services and which suggests the best sustainability over time, are often at the forefront of our minds when receiving medical care. In addition legalities of each are different thus they may appear to be the same in terms of what they do but they operate under different set of rules.
To date there are a total of 5,267 registered hospitals in the United States, these are compiled of non-profit, for-profit, state and local government hospitals, federal government hospitals, nonfederal psychiatric hospitals, nonfederal long term care hospitals and hospitals in Institutions such as prison hospitals, college infirmaries and such. Non-profit hospitals account for 2,870 hospitals, for-profits account for 1,053 hospitals, and state, local and

Since nonprofit hospitals rely heavily on state programs, donors, financial support from clients, and government resources, they are always at risk of having to cut back on services provided they do not receive adequate funds to support their functions. Another major disadvantage of is social pressure. Non-profits healthcare organizations often face criticisms for some of the unconventional methods they use as opposed to evidence base treatment and the efficacy thereof. According to author R. Mayhew a writer for the Chron