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Hospital vs City Over Homeless Patients | Joplin News
Nevada Regional Medical Center is fighting a lawsuit from the City of Joplin, which accuses the hospital of dumping homeless patients without proper support. The hospital argues it’s protected by sovereign immunity under Missouri law, claiming the city hasn’t proven it waived that protection. Joplin says the hospital promised shelter and care but failed to deliver, violating local ordinances. This legal clash exposes the tangled responsibilities between hospitals and cities when discharging vulnerable patients—and the court must now decide if immunity shields the hospital from accountability…
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