There are so many variables that affect healthcare cost here in the US. Looking from outside, things are different than looking from inside. There is somethin

There are so many variables that affect healthcare cost here in the US. Looking from outside, things are different than looking from inside. There is something really wrong with current US healthcare system, and it's really difficult to put a blame on one or two things. Side note, I work IT in healthcare, so I sometimes view "interesting" things to say the least. A while back I stumbled upon a document that was accidentally shared. It showed accounts receivable in collections agencies for one hospital in our system. Between 2009 and 2012, there was $154m dollars in collection agencies from delinquent accounts. Remember, this is just one hospital that is actually in a more upscale location. We have some hospitals who are always in red due to their locations. Then you deal with inflated prices for services and drugs. I really don't even know if they can ever fix this part.