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[Letter from E. D. Walker to I. H. Kempner, February 11, 1957]

Description: Letter from E. D. Walker to I. H. Kempner explaining that patient day costs are calculated by dividing total annual hospital costs by patient days, with no impact from the number of Galveston in-patients. It highlights that reducing indigent in-patients would not affect patient day costs and provides statistics on no-pay patient days for various counties, emphasizing the high number of indigent patients treated.
Date: February 11, 1957
Creator: Walker, E. D.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from E. S. Holliday to I. H. Kempner, February 20, 1957]

Description: Letter from E. S. Holliday to I. H. Kempner addressing a proposal to create a hospital district for all of Galveston County. This district would fund indigent care for the entire county, potentially eliminating the need for the city alone to increase its contribution to the Medical Branch from $75,000 to $200,000 annually. He mentions that the matter has been referred to R. E. Bagot and highlights the committee's thorough study of the issue.
Date: February 20, 1957
Creator: Holliday, E. S.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Denny to Harris, February 2, 1957]

Description: Letter from Isaac H. Kempner, III to Harris L. Kempner discussing his process of applying to Harvard. Columbia and Stanford Universities and requesting a check from H. Kempner for the cost of a new automobile after the repair bills for his previous automobile became too much to pay.
Date: February 2, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Isaac Herbert, III
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from John B. Truslow to I. H. Kempner, February 26, 1957]

Description: Letter from John B. Truslow to I. H. Kempner responding to inquiries about a $200,000 request from the City of Galveston for indigent patient care. Dr. Truslow explains the financial implications of reducing indigent in-patient numbers, the basis for the $200,000 request, how other counties handle indigent care, and the need for additional hospital beds. The letter details the costs and justifications for the requested funding, emphasizing the critical need for community support and adequate me… more
Date: February 26, 1957
Creator: Truslow, John B.
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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