Ok, no more teasing... Healthcare: The Real Reasons It Is Broken and How To Fix It

[RhythmDawg]

In summary, greedy reedy doctors, lawyers, insurance and drug companies are the cause.

Actually, no. Politicians, lobbyists, and regulation are the causes.

[longdawgview]

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

[longdawgview]

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

[RhythmDawg]

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.