Church-affiliated hospitals manage to accept Medicare payments with little problem. There will be those on the Right that chafe at legitimate requirements for financial accountability on some private institutions. Wisdom is the key to reconciliation of these problems. George Bush's experience in Texas provides a useful example of the application of common sense. Bush's current efforts are fraught with potential difficulties.
Political enemies are sure to seize upon any set back.
However, not to pursue this approach is to allow fear and cynicism to prevent the alleviation of suffering.