Rather than trying to persuade Congress to finance expanded social service programs, money could be found to boost low-income communities by redirecting corporate funds that were already being spent. The reservoir of cash was potentially vast. American hospitals and health care providers collectively expended more than $780 billion a year. They managed investment portfolios stocked with $400 billion, and they employed more than 5.6 million people. Even a slight tweak to how they directed their funds could have enormous consequences.
