Senate Seeks More Funds for Safety-Net Hospitals

Senate seeks more funds for safety-net hospitals

BOSTON — Senate Democrats are seeking more money for the state's safety-net hospitals, many of which are struggling to stay afloat amid dwindling federal funding and mounting losses from providing care for low-income patients.

Aquino law expands support for safety net hospitals

SPRINGFIELD – To protect the stability of safety net hospitals, State Senator Omar Aquino championed a new law that will generate additional revenue for hospitals across the state. "As a patient of Humboldt Park Health, a designated safety net hospital, and the representative of two additional safety nets, I have experienced firsthand the contributions of these hospitals to the integrity of our communities by ensuring the health of our neighbors…