ostly than would
have been the case had consultation and treatment been sought earlier. Further, health care services in such situations are typically sought through hospital emergency departments.
Funding the delivery of health care services for the indigent is an issue of concern to all because the delivered services are eventually paid for by someone. In some cases, state and federal welfare programs eventually pay for some of the services. In many instances, not for profit hospitals particularly county and municipal hospitals absorb many of the costs. Lastly, third party funders health insurance companies and employers and individuals and families funding their own health care pay for some of the services delivered to the working poor through the process of cost shifting by health care providers. Thus, whether the fact is recognized or not health care services for the indigent are being funded at prese
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