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UNCOLLECTIBLE HOSPITAL ACCOUNTS

The following resolution was adopted by the Board:

RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of
Virginia that the Hospital Accounts Committee be and it is hereby authorized to charge off as
uncollectible accounts Schedules 363, 366, and 367, aggregating $64,494.85, recommended by them
for cancellation.

President Darden reported that the finances of the hospital were in much better shape
than had been anticipated earlier in the year. He pointed out that the original budget projected
a deficit of $318,000. The Governor was quite concerned and, after a study had been completed by
the State Auditor, a revised budget was prepared with a deficit of $189,000, which the Governor
authorized. Now we believe we will finish the year without any deficit. This has been accomplished
by a tough admissions and collection program, and by tight control of expenditures.

The President also pointed out that a committee set up by the State Legislature to study
indigent care has completed its report and he believes that the hospitals will receive more help
from the Legislature and the counties, through proposed legislation.