If everyone was billed at what Medicare/insurance networks allow we likely could go to a system of mandatory medical savings with contribution from both worker/employer. I recently had three routine blood tests, clinic billed $125, Medicare allowed $30. Couple of years ago had an emergency appendectomy hospital billed $65k, Medicare allowed $8k. Insurance companies make $$$ on the premiums, that the average citizens could save/invest the premium and pay direct.
Ratkin Premium Member over 1 year ago
You must have scarlet fever.
The Reader Premium Member over 1 year ago
No danger of getting into the green!
sandpiper over 1 year ago
Meeting the bills is hard. Getting in to see a doc is even harder.
gokarDun over 1 year ago
This isn’t even in the slightest funny…we could have universal medical coverage in the States …but the Republicans want us sick and in poverty.
Gen.Flashman over 1 year ago
If everyone was billed at what Medicare/insurance networks allow we likely could go to a system of mandatory medical savings with contribution from both worker/employer. I recently had three routine blood tests, clinic billed $125, Medicare allowed $30. Couple of years ago had an emergency appendectomy hospital billed $65k, Medicare allowed $8k. Insurance companies make $$$ on the premiums, that the average citizens could save/invest the premium and pay direct.
Count Olaf Premium Member over 1 year ago
“In the Pink” is an antiquated term for… never mind. Our Hero, Yrs Trly, The Count won’t go there…
InTraining Premium Member over 1 year ago
and did the Doc spend most of his time fussing with the PC…?
uniquename over 1 year ago
He leads a very colorful life.
PlatudimusAtom Premium Member over 1 year ago
Or he could get a government job …
T... over 1 year ago
Build for years no pay, then declare bankruptcy, repeat every 7 years…
The Brooklyn Accent Premium Member over 1 year ago
That one came out of the blue.
KEA over 1 year ago
nothing like a profit-driven health industry
Teto85 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Must be in a third world sh!t hole country lacking national health
braindead Premium Member over 1 year ago
C’mon, Frank. Everyone knows that you don’t deserve to receive health care unless you can pay for it.