Some say it widens the disparity between the haves and have-nots:

As some of the Washington area’s hospitals expand at record levels and add amenities, others don’t have that luxury. They are buckling under the burden of caring for the uninsured, raising concerns about widening disparities in health-care facilities.

In Prince George’s, more than half of the residents with health insurance go outside the county for care, many to Montgomery, said County Council member Thomas R. Hendershot (D-New Carrollton). As a result, Prince George’s Hospital Center treats an unusually high number of uninsured patients, which has forced the state and local government to spend millions to keep it afloat.