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Originally Posted by villages07
Don't most hospitals, including TVRH, have fundraising foundations that help fund new equipment and new construction? I'm not seeing a conspiracy here...funds donated here bought equipment that stays here. Donations don't entitle you to free use. Sounds to me like TVRH and Moffitt came to a logical business decision based on services not being provided as expected.
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Absolutely, hospitals do it all the time, and it's a good thing. But it is usually for a non-profit entity. I don't know--is Moffit non-profit? I never heard of them before ToTV---it's not like they're some kind of nationally known cancer center like Sloan or Anderson. But if they are for profit, it's kind of double dipping---getting free equipment then billing for its use. Even that's OK if the money goes back into research or patient care---but if it goes into someone's pocket..........