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        <Explanation>PART I, LINE 7: A GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTING SYSTEM WAS USED TO CALCULATE THE AMOUNTS REPORTED IN PART I, LINE 7. THE SYSTEM ADDRESSES ALL PATIENT SEGMENTS (INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT). A COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO IS NOT PART OF THE SYSTEM.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART III, LINE 4: BAD DEBT EXPENSE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN, AND AS SUCH, IS NOT PART OF THE FOOTNOTES IN ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN PROVIDES PATIENT CARE WITHOUT COST TO THE PATIENT OR THE PATIENT'S FAMILY. AS SUCH, THERE ARE NO REVENUES AGAINST WHICH A BAD DEBT COULD ARISE.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART III, LINE 9B: SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN PROVIDES PATIENT CARE WITHOUT COST TO THE PATIENT OR THE PATIENT'S FAMILY. AS SUCH, THERE IS NO DEBT COLLECTION POLICY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11H: PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11H: PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11H: PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11H: PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11H: PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11H: PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11H: PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11H: PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11H: PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11H: PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11H: PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11H: PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11H: PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11H: PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11H: PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11H: PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11H: PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11H: PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11H: PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED UPON THEIR INCOME LEVEL COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL POLICY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 19D: THE AMOUNT CHARGED IS CONSISTENT FOR ALL PAYER CLASSES, PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON THEIR INCOME LEVEL AND FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 19D: THE AMOUNT CHARGED IS CONSISTENT FOR ALL PAYER CLASSES, PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON THEIR INCOME LEVEL AND FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 19D: THE AMOUNT CHARGED IS CONSISTENT FOR ALL PAYER CLASSES, PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON THEIR INCOME LEVEL AND FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 19D: THE AMOUNT CHARGED IS CONSISTENT FOR ALL PAYER CLASSES, PATIENTS QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON THEIR INCOME LEVEL AND FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES.</Explanation>
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