In its request, Saint Agnes argued that since fewer people are without insurance due to the Affordable Care Act the hospital should be permitted to reduce its charity care. However, California Chief Deputy Attorney General Nathan R. Barankin disagreed and denied the hospital’s request.
Rick Wolf, general counsel for Saint Agnes, expressed disappointment with the decision.
“It is unfortunate the attorney general chose to deny Saint Agnes’ request to modify the charity care threshold to reflect the effects of the Affordable Care Act,” Mr. Wolf told The Fresno Bee.
Mr. Wolf said the hospital is still evaluating its options.
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