In New Jersey, an indigent patient admitted to a medical care facility through the regular admissions process

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In New Jersey, an indigent patient admitted to a medical care facility through the regular admissions process is responsible for applying to the state for assistance in paying the bill. In contrast, an indigent patient admitted on an emergency basis is not responsible for applying to the state— the facility is. D.B., a diagnosed schizophrenic, experienced a psychotic episode. The Warren County, New Jersey, psychiatric emergency screening service determined that he was a danger to himself and others. He was involuntarily committed to Newton Medical Center, a mental health-care facility. Newton did not apply to the state for financial assistance for D.B.’s treatment. Instead, Newton billed the patient $6,745.50. D.B., who was indigent, did not pay. Can Newton recover the amount of the unpaid bill from D.B. on a theory of quasi contract? Discuss. [Newton Medical Center v. D.B., 452 N.J.Super. 615, 178 A.3d 1281 (App.Div. 2018)] (See Quasi Contracts.)

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