> I also would appreciate any advise on this too, also the guideline about
> displaying the institutions philosophy on non-use of commercial
artificial
> baby milk.  How do any of you have it displayed???
> Lucy
>
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> > From: Kathy Birt,RNC <[log in to unmask]>
> > To:
> > Subject: Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
> > Date: Thursday, September 25, 1997 3:42 AM
> >
> > I am involved in becoming a Baby Friendly Hospital and need some
> > information to complete one of the steps required. The step concerning
> not
> > accepting free formula is one of the greatest obstacles for me right
now.
> > My administrators are requesting some information from other hospitals
> that
> > are purchasing formula now.  They want to know how much is paid for the
> > formula, how much if any is charged to the patient, and if so, is this
> part
> > of the "room" charge for all patients or do formula fed pts get charged
> > separately.  Do insurance/Medicaid reimburse these charges? Any help
will
> > be appreciated.
> > Kathy Birt,RNC
> > email [log in to unmask]
> > or
> > [log in to unmask]
> >