U.S. Senate Finance Committee
Opens Advocate Inquiry
Advocate Health Care one of 10 major hospital systems
subject to investigation
MAY 25, 2005—In the midst of growing scrutiny of charitable
activities non-profit hospitals give in exchange for their
tax-exempt status, the U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chair,
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), sent a letter to ten hospitals
across the country – including Advocate Health Care. The
letter includes six pages of detailed questions that relate
to the hospital’s charity care, community benefits, patient
charges and collections practices.
Senator Grassley has been conducting hearings over the last
year and more are scheduled for this summer. He is working
on legislative reform to improve the accountability of
non-profit organizations—including hospitals—to taxpayers
and potential donors.
To view a copy of Senator Grassley’s letter, including the
list of questions asked of the ten hospital systems,
click here.
