If government payers such as Medicare and Medicaid reimburse hospitals for less than the cost of caring for their beneficiaries, how are hospitals able to stay in business?

Please respond to the questions below in the numbered format.

1. If government payers such as Medicare and Medicaid reimburse hospitals for less than the cost of caring for their beneficiaries, how are hospitals able to stay in business?

2. Research the impact that COVID-19 or telehealth has had on our hospitals and the payers in regards to expenses and reimbursement from the third party payers and share 3 findings for each

3. Find 3 community benefits that a regional hospital in Southern California has provided to their community and the benefit it provided.

Please cite your references and provide links to the articles.

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