UNDER THE MEDICAL SERVICE PLAN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO THE PHYSICIAN PRACTICES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES, CONTRACTING, LEGAL AND BUSINESS SERVICES. THESE SERVICES ALLOW THE PHYSICIAN PRACTICES TO DELIVER HEALTHCARE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITHOUT REGARD TO THE PATIENT'S ABILITY TO PAY FOR SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE.