Orlando Health will not be billing victims treated following the Orlando shooting at Pulse nightclub. That means hospitals will be writing off over $5.5 million.

 

"The Pulse shooting was a horrendous tragedy for the victims, their families and our entire community," explained CEO of Orlando Health, David Strong. “During this very trying time, many organisations, individuals and charities have reached out to Orlando Health to show their support. This is simply our way of paying that kindness forward.”

 

 

"I was so worried because I can't afford any of that," said Mario Lopez, 34, who does not have insurance. "I just went out for a fun night with friends. No one expected this to happen. My life was turned upside down, and then I had to worry about how I was going to pay back the hospital."

 

"We can't predict the future needs of these patients, their financial situations or what the state or federal governments may require us to do for charity policies," added Orlando health spokeswoman Kena Lewis. "While we can't assume the answer is free care forever, we will use our very generous charity and financial assistance policies to assess the best way" to help.

 

See, sometimes there is good news in the world!

 

Orlando Health, Florida Health Will Not Charge Pulse Victims for Treatment [The Blaze]

 

Orlando Health, Florida Hospital won't bill Pulse shooting victims [Orlando Sentinel]