If nonprofit hospitals are going to receive billions in tax advantages, they should be transparent, patient-centered, and worthy of that support. By Kerri ToloczkoWhat do you get when you combine $485 million in taxpayer benefits for Florida’s nonprofit hospitals and a dramatic rise in costs for Florida residents? This scrutiny is critical, as it gives the public visibility into how nonprofit hospital’s deceptive practices are impacting patients. If nonprofit hospitals are going to receive billions in tax advantages, they should be transparent, patient-centered, and worthy of that support. Florida is a leader in many aspects of public policy, and its nonprofit hospitals have an opportunity to stake their claim as the benchmark for transparency and accountability.