Ability Quote by Marlo Thomas
“Today, all patients accepted for treatment at St. Jude's are treated without regard for the family's ability to pay. Everything beyond what is covered by insurance is taken care of, and for those without insurance, all of the medical costs are absorbed by the hospital.”
About This Quote
Source Organization: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 2023
The hospital provides full medical care regardless of a family's financial situation, covering all costs beyond insurance.
In simple terms: St. Jude treats all patients for free of charge.
Support healthcare equity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Family with low income
- uninsured patients
- policy advocacy
- donor campaigns
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can society ensure long‑term funding for free care?
- What role should government play in supporting such models?
Sustainability depends on continuous fundraising and donor support.