Court Rules NJ Hospitals Must Maintain Charity Care

The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled hospitals must continue to provide charity care for patients unable to pay, reports NJ Spotlight News. A coalition of 14 hospitals had argued the law was unconstitutional, but the court unanimously rejected their claims. Judges noted that any changes to the system should come from lawmakers, not the courts. Advocates say the ruling safeguards affordable care for tens of thousands of uninsured residents.