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flag Minnesota's charity care law led to increased hospital spending on financial aid, though causes remain unclear.

flag In the first full year after Minnesota’s charity care screening law took effect, seven of nine analyzed nonprofit hospital systems reported increased spending on charity care, reversing a prior downward trend. flag The 2023 law requires hospitals to screen patients for financial assistance before sending bills to collections. flag While lawmakers view the rise as a positive sign, experts caution it’s too early to definitively link the increase to the law, as rising healthcare costs, greater patient awareness, and changes in Medicaid enrollment may also contribute. flag Some hospitals saw surges in applications, though approval rates remained stable. flag Two systems reported slight declines. flag The law aims to prevent patient debt, but long-term impacts remain uncertain.

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