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> 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
by 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.