I just started going through the paperwork from my hospital stay. The total bill from the hospital for four nights and three days, not including the surgeon, was $23,080.77. From that my insurance company’s negotiated rates chopped off $19,225.77.
If you’ve ever wondered what exactly is wrong with healthcare in America, that’s it right there. You can’t get a fair rate for medical services without the backing of an insurance company.
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