“That’s the standard cost for this level of intensive pediatric care,” Dr.

Grant said.

“We have our assets tied up in dedicated long-term accounts designed for specific returns,” Richard said.

He talked about our family savings as if he were addressing a hostile board of directors.

“A hospital isn’t a charity, and I’m not liquidating our portfolio for a low-yield outcome,” Richard said.

“Your portfolio has nothing to do with her survival rate,” Dr.

Grant said.