sils out and the parents are struggling or not good financial managers. I
approve those procedures and thankfully have always had physician
support to do so. In these cases, we can sometimes work out a deal in
which the parents will agree to pay us half of their deductible up front
and the rest over time. Working with a patient financing company
helps us maintain our cash flow, so we're able to make these accom-
modations for patients in need. The service plays a significant role in
keeping our facility fiscally solvent, allowing us to focus on providing
the highest in quality care.
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Ms. Ziegler (mziegler@manhattansc.com) is the administrator at Manhattan
Surgery Center in New York City.
