In this article about mounting bad debt and debt collection problems in the Cook County health network, the Civic Federation is quoted as urging the county to increase their transparency in how they determine bad debt.
CHICAGO – As the Cook County Board continues its debate on the proposed $3 billion budget for FY 2005, the Civic Federation applauds the Board for its vote to consolidate the public relations, human resources and finance departments of the County’s four hospitals – a move that could save the taxpayers of Cook County more than $2 million in the coming year. “This move to end unnecessary duplication and increase efficiency marks an historic step forward for the government of Cook County,”…
