Georgia Rural Hospital Tax Credit: Perspectives of Rural Health Executives
Autor: | Emmanuel Akowuah, Bettye A. Apenteng, William A. Mase, Angela Peden, Imaobong B Ekpo, Charles F Owens, Samuel T. Opoku, Linda G. Kimsey |
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Rok vydání: | 2020 |
Předmět: |
Economic growth
Georgia Community engagement Hospitals Rural 030503 health policy & services Rural health Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Legislature Rural Health 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Tax credit Transparency (graphic) Accountability State income tax Humans 030212 general & internal medicine Business 0305 other medical science Qualitative Research Qualitative research |
Zdroj: | The Journal of Rural Health. 37:328-333 |
ISSN: | 1748-0361 0890-765X |
DOI: | 10.1111/jrh.12529 |
Popis: | Purpose In 2016, Georgia implemented a rural hospital tax credit program through a legislative mandate that allows individuals and corporations to donate to qualifying rural hospitals in exchange for state income tax credit. The study examines the importance, success, and challenges of the program, and opportunities for improvement, from the perspective of Georgia rural hospital executives. Methods The study was a qualitative study using data from key informant telephone interviews with 21 hospital executives and administrators of eligible rural hospitals. Findings Hospital executives described the program as a valuable lifeline for struggling rural hospitals and an instrument for community engagement. They provided recommendations for legislative and programmatic modifications to ensure stability, transparency, and accountability. Conclusion Results highlight the popularity of the program among rural hospital leaders, but they also identify potential areas for improvement. The findings of the study can inform policy-making efforts targeted at improving the nation's rural health infrastructure. |
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