[freeangel]

The ajc had a similar article on the cost of hip or knee replacements at different hospitals in the area—ranged from about $29,000 to $91,000. And, yes, the most expensive was the one that handles a ton of non insured/illegals in the areaa.

[goodnesswins]

So...if you get a knee replacement at the more expensive hospital, SOMEONE should be able to WRITE OFF as a GIFT the difference!

[0.E.O]

And, yes, the most expensive was the one that handles a ton of non insured/illegals in the areaa.

So then it' a good thing that the prices became available so patients could avoid those hospitals that are out to rip them off.

[curious12]

Exactly! Somebody has to pay for all the “free” (mandated by federal law) medical procedures done on those “poor” unable-to-pay indigent and/or illegal alien patients. (As well as those who choose not to have insurance cause somebody else has to pay for it.) Otherwise those hospitals go broke.