I love Dr. Malicky and staff.  However, Aurora I think was very insulting and tacky with the letter I received before my surgery stating I would need $4200+  on day of surgery. Tackless move Aurora. I didn't have enough to worry about, like;how will my surgery go; will they be able to help me with the pain because of an underlying condition; will I be able to still care for my cat; will I still have a job if my leave runs out.(a nasty co-worker told me that I will be fired, if my leave ran out!!! Nice co-workers at Aurora, right) My leader did clarify my position. So after all that Aurora comes with a letter?  I understand that I need to pay my part of my surgery. I am on a payment plan and am ahead a few months.  I have been able to pay more as of late.  Would you rather I go bankrupt or be on a payment plan. I know I'm not the only victim in this scenario. I feel bad from our elderly who get a letter like this and cancel their surgery or WORSE,GO INTO SURGERY WITH KNOWING THAT THEY WILL HAVE TO CHOOSE BETWEEN EATING AND PAYING AURORA!! BAD TASTE! I love my job and would never do anything to jeopardize it, but it is true what patients say, "I'm just a number who makes money for the rich administration!!" That is what Your patients are saying about Aurora!  I hope you get the message because patients have a lot choices of where to spend their health care dollars! I'm planning on keeping my job and paying my $amt on my payment plan! Mary Ellen Belisle A patient who is so Thankful for Dr.Malicky and staff   
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