Hill-Burton Act also known as the Hospital Survey and Construction Act, this legislation provided federal funding for the construction and renovation of hospitals and healthcare facilities across the United States.
Refers to the process of building new hospitals or healthcare facilities, often with the assistance of federal grants and loans provided under the Hill-Burton Act.
The act of updating and improving existing healthcare facilities to meet modern standards of care and safety, as encouraged by the Hill-Burton Act.
Monetary assistance provided by the federal government to eligible healthcare institutions for the construction or renovation of facilities, as outlined in the Hill-Burton Act.
Financial aid offered by the federal government to healthcare facilities for construction or modernization purposes, typically repaid over time with interest, in accordance with the Hill-Burton Act.
Healthcare services provided by hospitals and healthcare facilities to individuals who are unable to pay, often mandated as a condition for receiving funding under the Hill-Burton Act.
The federal agency responsible for administering the Hill-Burton Act, overseeing the distribution of grants and loans, and ensuring compliance with program requirements.
A method used to allocate Hill-Burton Act funds based on factors such as community need, population size, and existing healthcare infrastructure.
Activities and services provided by healthcare facilities to improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve, often a requirement for institutions receiving funding under the Hill-Burton Act.
Adherence to the regulations and guidelines set forth in the Hill-Burton Act, including reporting requirements, eligibility criteria, and obligations related to providing charity care and community benefits. Non-compliance could result in penalties or loss of funding eligibility.