Oh a running theme in the show is just how much House costs the hospital. They just keep him on because of donations that come in from people who he’s helped as well as the fact that he is able to help people no one else can.
Not so much donations as Cuddy considers him a “necessary evil” for the greater good - he’s expensive, irresponsible and kind of an asshole, but genius enough to get away with it because otherwise People Would Die. Even in season 1 (I think), Business Guy Chi McBride takes over as chairman and wants to axe the whole department because it’s that much of a money sink.
Oh a running theme in the show is just how much House costs the hospital. They just keep him on because of donations that come in from people who he’s helped as well as the fact that he is able to help people no one else can.
In reality… no hospital will be that altruistic.
Not so much donations as Cuddy considers him a “necessary evil” for the greater good - he’s expensive, irresponsible and kind of an asshole, but genius enough to get away with it because otherwise People Would Die. Even in season 1 (I think), Business Guy Chi McBride takes over as chairman and wants to axe the whole department because it’s that much of a money sink.