Some public hospitals are supported by the federal government. These include
1. Charity hospitals.
2. Foundation or voluntary hospitals that provide specialized care (e.g., for children with cancer, for persons with AIDS).
3. Mental hospitals and tuberculosis hospitals.
4. Veterans Administration hospitals, military hospitals, and hospitals for designated groups such as Native Americans.
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