What is a 'state' or 'federally-funded' hospital?

What is a 'state' or 'federally-funded' hospital?

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Today, there aren't many state or federally owned hospitals, although there are some, such as in Los Angeles County, Harbor USC or UCLA are hospitals owned by the county of Los Angeles. Most states and the federal government today act as insurers, and pay hospitals through the Medicare program, through the Medical program, Champis, which is a program for retired military. These are insurance vehicles through which states and governments provide funds to hospitals.