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In the US, we essentially do require that they all be profitable or else not exist at all. This is "solved" by just charging you (or your insurance company) ton
by CamTin 9y ago
In the US, we essentially do require that they all be profitable or else not exist at all. This is "solved" by just charging you (or your insurance company) tons of money if you actually need to use it. A medical emergency requiring an ER and an ambulance can easily cost as much or more than an ordinary person will earn in their whole lifetime.
- OrganicMSG 9y ago> A medical emergency requiring an ER and an ambulance can easily cost as much or more than an ordinary person will earn in their whole lifetime. The majority of hospitals with E.R. in the US are non-profits that receive federal subsidies to help them exist.
- CamTin 9y agoBut not enough subsidy that they are remotely affordable, hence the outrageous bills foisted upon individuals.