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To: lgjhn23

“Perhaps some of that “energy” could be directed at Big Pharma ...”

Yes, and at the overall high cost of medical care, especially that provided by hospitals. Of course, the insurance people love those high costs.

Why was I billed around $10,000 for an hour in the hospital for cataract surgery? Why that crazy price since our wonderful insurers negotiate it down and then pay most of the rest?


13 posted on 12/06/2024 12:19:35 PM PST by cymbeline
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To: cymbeline

I’m having a corneal transplant next month. Had to switch insurance companies to get the $4,000 cornea paid for. United Health Care would pay for the surgery but not the cornea. And the stupid rules say I can’t pay for it myself. How crazy is that?

Fortunately, I was able to find a company that does pay for it, so I’ll be OK.


28 posted on 12/06/2024 12:50:38 PM PST by Veto! (Kamalala Sucks Rocks)
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