Southern Leaders Opt to Exclude 2.7 Million From Health Care

Southern Leaders Opt to Exclude 2.7 Million From Health Care
"But in Rome, 27 percent of  adults under 65 are uninsured, a rate that holds true across the state. Last year, the city’s two hospitals report spending more than $80 million delivering uncompensated care, often in the emergency room, where costs run high. Taxpayers and those with health insurance will end up paying for that care through government subsidies and higher premiums, industry experts say."