Term: Facility Fee

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

A fee charged by private clinics to patients for overhead and support services; also called "tray fee". As of January 1, 1999, such extra billing is prohibited by the Surgical Facilities Regulation. This fee is now paid by the Manitoba Government.

Related terms 

• Surgical Facilities Regulation
• Waiting List

References 

• De Coster C, Carriere KC, Peterson S, Walld R, MacWilliam L. Surgical Waiting Times in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1998. [Report] [Summary] (View)