Hospitals rely on volunteers for $5 billion a year of free work — and some could be violating federal labor laws

Jan 10 2023 by Business Insider

 

US hospitals have struggle with staff shortages and the cost of temporary contract labor.

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Hospitals across the US rely on volunteers to run their facilities. The US health system benefits from potentially over $5 billion in free volunteer labor annually. Some experts argue those volunteers should be paid, especially at for-profit hospitals. 

MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA — Most of the 30 volunteers who work at the 130-bed, for-profit East Cooper Medical Center...

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