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Fri, 15 May 1998 09:08:46 EDT
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 One of the best ways to find out what hospitals pay for formula is to call
each of the 12 Baby Friendly hospitals and ask them. The price is probably
between 30-80 cents per feeding. A bottle-fed baby who gets 12 feeds in a 48
hour stay at 50 cents per feed costs about $6.00. In the US this $6.00 is part
of the room and board charge that goes on the hospital bill and is paid for by
the insurance company. The food a mother eats while she is in the hospital, 6
meals in 48 hours is also paid for by the hospital and goes on her room and
board charge and is reimbursed by the insurance carrier. Formula for babies
should be bought, paid for, and reimbursed in exactly the same manner as
chicken and mashed potatoes. There is no such thing as not being able to
afford to buy food for patients.

When was the last time you had to justify paying for food for adult patients?
Most hospitals I know feed their patients (sometimes it is a mystery what the
food is supposed to be) but hospitals are not paid to accept potatoes from the
Potatoes Growers of America, mothers do not get free potatoes sent to their
homes and coupons to buy red ones instead of yellow ones.

Sandra, you and your hospital are to be congratulated for your hard work and
dedication towards inproving breastfeeding care and services. Good luck.

Marsha Walker
Weston, MA

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