Hospital Vs Not-For-Profit Hospital
The two distinct types of hospitals- for-profit and not-for-profit are relevant and significant in order to understand the nature of patient care within these respective structures and the goals of these hospitals based upon their type. In the non-profit hospital setting, patient care is often directed towards lower income and the indigent population. According to Weiss and Lonnquist (2015), “Nonprofits spend much more money than for-profits to provide services for patients unable to pay- thus making a significant community contribution” (p. 365). This quote emphasizes the mission of non-profit hospitals as those entities that care for the community. Although the for-profit hospital and the management of them focuses on maximizing profits