U.S. hospitals provide a significant amount of uncompensated, or "free," health care every year to the uninsured poor who are rushed in for emergency or critical care.

Uncompensated Health Care

Medical services provided to individuals without any form of payment or reimbursement, often absorbed by healthcare providers as a financial loss.

U.S. Hospitals

Hospitals in the United States are healthcare institutions providing patient treatment with specialized staff and equipment.