Re: Ok, no more teasing... Healthcare: The Real Reasons It Is Broken and How To Fix
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TYLERTECHSAS
In summary, greedy reedy doctors, lawyers, insurance and drug companies are the cause.
Actually, no. Politicians, lobbyists, and regulation are the causes.
Re: Ok, no more teasing... Healthcare: The Real Reasons It Is Broken and How To Fix
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Originally Posted by
RhythmDawg
Actually, no. Politicians, lobbyists, and regulation are the causes.
True, by not making balance billing illegal as Dogswin described. That's nothing more than price gouging and taking advantage of those in desperate situations
Re: Ok, no more teasing... Healthcare: The Real Reasons It Is Broken and How To Fix
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Originally Posted by
DogsWin
The solution is pretty simple- MAKE BALANCE BILLING IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS ILLEGAL IN ALL STATES!
There is a very good reason these bills keep getting written EVERY YEAR and there is a very good reason they keep being killed by (arguably corrupt) politicians in committee ($$$$$).
A $60,000 routine gall bladder removal, a $1,600+ out of pocket ambulance (just the patient's portion) expense,... These things have got to stop!
That's insane and what is the point of insurance if a practice or doctor can just balance bill someone
Re: Ok, no more teasing... Healthcare: The Real Reasons It Is Broken and How To Fix
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Originally Posted by
longdawgview
True, by not making balance billing illegal as Dogswin described. That's nothing more than price gouging and taking advantage of those in desperate situations
This also is only a symptom of the actual disease.
