IRS Announces Hearing on Proposed 501(r) Rules

The Internal Revenue Service issued a notice of public hearing on October 1, 2012 pertaining to proposed regulations under IRC §501(r) that provide guidance regarding the requirements for charitable hospital organizations “relating to financial assistance and emergency medical care policies, charges for certain care provided to individuals eligible for financial assistance, and billing and collections.”   The hearing will take place on October 29, 2012 in Washington, DC.

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