In Re North Shore Hematology-Oncology Associates, P.C., Debtor

MEMORANDUM OPINION ON APPOINTMENT OF PATIENT CARE OMBUDSMAN UNDER SECTION 333(a)(1)

ALAN S. TRUST, Bankruptcy Judge:

Introduction

Before the Court is the determination of whether Debtor is a health care business as defined by the Bankruptcy Code and Rules and, if so, whether the Court should appoint an ombudsman to monitor the quality of patient care and represent the interests of the patients. Debtor has designated itself on its petition as a health care business. However, based on the specific facts of this case, this Court waives the appointment of an ombudsman, without prejudice to…