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Valley Children’s Hospital’s 2025 community benefit report reveals a 20% drop in spending—down to $75.9 million—but still above its five-year average, largely due to Medi-Cal reimbursement gaps. While critics question whether unpaid Medicaid costs qualify as true community benefit, the hospital highlights surging charity care and new programs like meal distribution, vision screenings, and school nurse training. Despite these gains, overall spending remains lower than the prior year, sparking debate over how hospitals measure their social impact.

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