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[Nathan Cerny]

On 9/6/07, Luke -Jr <luke at dashjr.org> wrote:
>
> Please explain how the E.R. care costs the hospital anything.
> Just because they bill a large amount doesn't mean it's justified.
>
> And where is this? Last I checked, it was illegal for hospitals in the US
> to
> deny you care because you couldn't pay.
>

I think you answered your own question there.  ER is the single most
expensive department in a hospital because they have to give care, and they
admit people who are uninsured.  They also run the longest hours, have one
of the highest risks, and are generally very expensive to operate.  Most
hospitals make up for this loss by inflating other prices (thus the previous
comment about a surgery being less expensive in other countries...).

And about the part where it's illegal to deny care...he was referring to a
specialist.  ER care is open to anyone regardless of insurance or payment.
I do not believe this applies to other departments of privately funded
hospitals, or to specialists.
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