Patient dumping
Patient dumping or homeless dumping is the practice of hospitals and emergency services releasing homeless or indigent patients to public hospitals or onto the streets instead of transferring them to a homeless shelter or retaining them. These cases usually require expensive medical care with minimal government reimbursement. The term "homeless dumping" has been used since the late 19th century and resurfaced throughout the 20th century alongside legislation and policy changes aimed at addressing the issue. Studies of the issue indicate mixed results from the United States' policy interventions and propose a variety of ideas to remedy the problem.
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