tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post2515551999706368350..comments2024-03-26T00:25:34.026-04:00Comments on Not Running a Hospital: The doctors pitch in, too!Paul Levyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17065446378970179507noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-24578067590456502702009-03-20T19:04:00.000-04:002009-03-20T19:04:00.000-04:00Thanks, Keith. For the chiefs of service, one-hal...Thanks, Keith. For the chiefs of service, one-half of their salaries are reimbursed by the hospital to the faculty practice corporation. By foregoing a portion of their salaries, the hospital saves those funds.<BR/><BR/>In contrast, funds donated by the other MDs will go into a philanthropic fund at the hospital.<BR/><BR/>Hope this clarifies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-52690864411570552232009-03-20T14:39:00.000-04:002009-03-20T14:39:00.000-04:00Paul:Don't want to make a big deal over a small po...Paul:<BR/>Don't want to make a big deal over a small point, but you said above that these dollars would have otherwise been paid by the hospital, but your blog post (and Globe article) read like its a fund that's donated into. Further in your blog you state "although physicians are not employed by the hospital..."<BR/>Can you just clarify a bit?<BR/>Congrats on getting your MDs on board.Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10516531106686413155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-68030989254052494662009-03-20T12:41:00.000-04:002009-03-20T12:41:00.000-04:00A creative and innovative approach. Not sure that...A creative and innovative approach. Not sure that the doctors/employees giving back is a sustainable long-term solution. How will this gesture impact the board of directors and other area philanthropists giving though? Best of luck to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-3210961926429080722009-03-20T11:19:00.000-04:002009-03-20T11:19:00.000-04:00Paul,A fine job. Truly honorable. Too bad the ego ...Paul,<BR/>A fine job. Truly honorable. Too bad the ego driven at MGH would not do the same.<BR/>Ashby C. Moncure M.D.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-60373160608328674852009-03-20T10:44:00.000-04:002009-03-20T10:44:00.000-04:00The salary money being given up by the chiefs woul...The salary money being given up by the chiefs would otherwise have been paid by the hospital.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-23397850872129892232009-03-20T10:09:00.000-04:002009-03-20T10:09:00.000-04:00Is this salary dollars being paid back into BIDMC ...Is this salary dollars being paid back into BIDMC or operational funds/budget dollars rerouted into the hospital?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-44327356620744575372009-03-20T05:49:00.000-04:002009-03-20T05:49:00.000-04:00I have seen some emails already received in respon...I have seen some emails already received in response to Dr. Rosenberg's note. I'll share a few here:<BR/><BR/>"I work in the emergency room at BIDMC and just wanted to take a moment to express my sincere thanks for the donation made by the BIDMC Department Chiefs of Service. I have always felt that the physicians I am fortunate enough to work with completely dispel the notion that doctors are discourteous to the support staff they work with.<BR/><BR/>"Whether I am laid off or not I will always be thankful for my time at BIDMC. My entire family obtains their medical care through BIDMC and this is in no small part due to the many talented physicians we have been fortunate enough to receive care from. The fact that people are willing to donate such a large sum of money just to help their coworkers is truly amazing, especially in an economy such as this. Thank you very much."<BR/>---<BR/>"The dedication, commitment, and generosity of this staff has amazed me for the 19 years I've worked for BI and BIDMC. It's one of the reasons I would not even consider working elsewhere. Thank you to all!" <BR/>---<BR/>"The email that just went out is a wonderful gesture by the faculty."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com