AHP: Budget Proposals Will Thwart Charitable Giving, Endanger Hospitals

“This is a significant challenge,” McGinly said. “Hospitals have cut back on spending, mainly at the expense of necessary capital improvements. A three-year discretionary spending freeze is likely to cut back the ability of state and local governments to provide health-related grants and Medicaid funding, making it imperative for individuals, businesses and foundations to step up their philanthropic support.”