Over the weekend, I received the bill from the EMS company for my ambulance trip to the emergency room in October. It’s $1916.80. The trip was 4 miles, according to that bill. They charge $30.70 per mile for the actual transport. The rest, $1794, was for “ER Assessment”, whatever that is. I mean, sure, the EMT did check me out at the scene, for like 10 minutes. Is almost $1800 a fair price to pay for that?
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Bitter Pill: Why Medical Bills Are Killing Us
21 FebI’m not through this entire article yet. In fact, I’ve only read the first page, and I am already disgusted.
Will You Cry for Me, John Boehner?
19 JanTell Speaker Boehner Who He Should be Crying For
Below, share your personal struggle with the healthcare system (anonymously if you prefer) or share other reasons for concern (like how millions will fall into poverty if Congress cuts Medicare) with Speaker Boehner.
Will You Cry for Me, John Boehner?
I shared my story, or is it Barbara’s? Continue reading
Talk about an understatement… PBS admits ignoring single payer was a mistake
26 AprHealthcare-NOW! – PBS ombudsman: Ignoring single payer was a mistake
Yes, PBS Frontline erred by not covering single payer in their program Obama’s Deal. More importantly, in my mind, they erred significantly in the manner of editing the interview with Dr. Flowers of PHNP. Continue reading
An Aging Trans Woman 