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Old 10-22-2015, 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by golfing eagles View Post
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..........
Just an FYI:

"As the third largest cancer center in the nation based on patient volume, Moffitt Cancer Center offers a level of service that stands above the rest. Our recognition as a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center – the only one based in Florida – shows our dedication to translating important research discoveries quickly from our onsite labs directly to the patient’s bedside.'

https://moffitt.org/cancers/

And, at least the replacement group practice coming into the TV branch is not just a radiation therapy doctor posing as a one-stop, comprehensive center that would meet all one's cancer treatment needs. That was the case in the beginning, with full page sour-grapes newspaper ads and group sessions against Moffitt coming into The Villages.