[mmichaels1970]

and how many just because the hospitals can make huge amounts of money by renting out beds by the day

I’m trying to look at this with a healthy and balanced level of concern and skepticism. But that sounds like a real stretch to me. I’ve seen hospitals gearing up and personally know many who work there. The LAST thing they want is more patients. Especially now.

[Wissa]

The LAST thing they want is more patients. Especially now.

Post #90 says they operate at razor-thin profit margins even at full capacity. Why WOULDN'T they want to find ways to fill as many beds as possible? What qualifies as "in need of hospitalization" can change to fit the need to fill beds.

Healthcare has become an industry nearing $4 trillion a year as much by creating needs as by responding to pre-existing needs.