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What other options would you expect? Lots of folks don't have, or are between, primary-care physicians, especially one that can see you within a few days. Even

by krrrh 9y ago

What other options would you expect? Lots of folks don't have, or are between, primary-care physicians, especially one that can see you within a few days. Even in countries with single-payer health care like Canada, these would be the same two options present.

sfilargi 9y ago
Maybe an ER that will not charge an arm and a leg? The minimum charge one can expect for just walking into ER is in the ballpark of $20k. Just for having a nurse look at you and administrate an IV. If you have insurance, it may come down to something like $2k. It's silly money, unless you know you are dying otherwise.
- krrrh 9y ago
  The article didn't say that he didn't have insurance. It sounds like he was a longstanding full-time employee who almost certainly had insurance through his employer.
  - sfilargi 9y ago
    Maybe you missed the last sentence? > If you have insurance, it may come down to something like $2k. It's silly money, unless you know you are dying otherwise.
- jtbayly 9y ago
  An ER visit can be expensive, but that number clearly incorrect. Were you just exaggerating for emphasis?
  - sfilargi 9y ago
    The numbers are based on my only visit to ER. I was charged almost $20k for an IV and an ECG. The doctor saw me for less than 10sec. Out of pocket ended up around $1,500.
  - danielvf 9y ago
    My only adult trip to the ER a few years ago was lower, but similar-ish. Ambulance ride, afternoon in the ER, an MRI, an X-ray, and no treatment needed, came to $9,000, of which I paid $6,000 after insurance. That said, I know plenty of people who go to the ER dozens of times a year for minor things like colds.
abritinthebay 9y ago
I'd expect a first world healthcare system, but the USA lacks that. So at the very least I'd expect the National Review to not try to lionize itself over feeling sad that someone has died after they've spent their lives helping that state of affairs to happen.

by krrrh 9y ago

sfilargi 9y ago

Maybe an ER that will not charge an arm and a leg? The minimum charge one can expect for just walking into ER is in the ballpark of $20k. Just for having a nurse look at you and administrate an IV. If you have insurance, it may come down to something like $2k. It's silly money, unless you know you are dying otherwise.

krrrh 9y ago
The article didn't say that he didn't have insurance. It sounds like he was a longstanding full-time employee who almost certainly had insurance through his employer.
- sfilargi 9y ago
  Maybe you missed the last sentence? > If you have insurance, it may come down to something like $2k. It's silly money, unless you know you are dying otherwise.
jtbayly 9y ago
An ER visit can be expensive, but that number clearly incorrect. Were you just exaggerating for emphasis?
- sfilargi 9y ago
  The numbers are based on my only visit to ER. I was charged almost $20k for an IV and an ECG. The doctor saw me for less than 10sec. Out of pocket ended up around $1,500.
- danielvf 9y ago
  My only adult trip to the ER a few years ago was lower, but similar-ish. Ambulance ride, afternoon in the ER, an MRI, an X-ray, and no treatment needed, came to $9,000, of which I paid $6,000 after insurance. That said, I know plenty of people who go to the ER dozens of times a year for minor things like colds.

abritinthebay 9y ago

I'd expect a first world healthcare system, but the USA lacks that. So at the very least I'd expect the National Review to not try to lionize itself over feeling sad that someone has died after they've spent their lives helping that state of affairs to happen.