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Nonprofit hospital systems criticized for high costs despite tax exemption

March 30, 2026Dutch Rojas

Dutch Rojas argues US healthcare could be affordable, but notes that “the most expensive healthcare in America is delivered by nonprofits,” highlighting tension between nonprofit status and pricing.

Healthcare could easily be affordable and accessible for everyone, everywhere.
The most expensive healthcare in America is delivered by nonprofits not for-profits.
Texas is home to some of the largest nonprofit health systems in the country.
They pay no federal income tax
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