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The Maricopa County Special Health Care District consists
of the District’s Board of Directors and an integrated health system that
includes a teaching hospital, several other healthcare facilities, and two
health plans. This special audit provides information about areas requested
in legislation. The District receives revenues from various sources,
including patients or insurers, its property tax, and federal and state
assistance. Financial stability has generally improved, but the District
should continue to work toward ensuring future stability. District
executives generally earn less than their counterparts nationally. The
District should re-examine its model for obtaining physicians to ensure it
is still optimal and the sole source contract is still needed. In fiscal
year 2008, the District’s charity care program served 39,540 individuals.
The District also had approximately $87 million in uncompensated care costs
during fiscal year 2008.
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