The Mayo Clinic and the Minnesota Attorney General have reached a settlement regarding the medical center’s charity care and debt-collection practices. The agreement comes after an investigation by the Attorney General’s office found that the Mayo Clinic was not providing enough charity care to patients who couldn’t afford their medical bills.
As part of the settlement, the Mayo Clinic has agreed to increase its charity care spending, improve its policies for determining eligibility for charity care, and provide better transparency about its financial assistance programs. The medical center will also forgive the medical debt of some patients who were improperly billed.
The Minnesota Attorney General, Keith Ellison, praised the settlement as a step towards greater accountability and transparency in healthcare. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that healthcare providers are serving all members of their communities, regardless of their ability to pay.
The Mayo Clinic has stated that it is committed to providing high-quality care to all patients, regardless of their financial situation. The settlement is seen as a positive step towards ensuring that patients in need receive the care they require without facing overwhelming medical debt.
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