Public hospitals have always played a role in Bruce Siegel’s life. About 65 years ago, Siegel, who has a medical degree, was born at a public hospital, and at the end of this year will retire from leading an association dedicated to them.Mainly supported by federal and state funding, public hospitals treat uninsured and underinsured patients, regardless of their ability to pay, and train health care professionals.“I’m really happy there was a public hospital to care for my family,” Siegel, president and CEO of America’s Essential Hospitals in Washington, told CEO Update. “They didn’t have a lot of money when my mother was pregnant with me. It was important.”Siegel remained connected to… Read More