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Because the markup is arbitrary. An NPR article notes that the average price paid for the stents by hospitals is $1,153. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-sh
by CommieBobDole 8y ago
Because the markup is arbitrary. An NPR article notes that the average price paid for the stents by hospitals is $1,153.
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/08/27/640891882/life-threatening-heart-attack-leaves-teacher-with-108-951-bill https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/08/27/6408918...
- ReverseCold 8y agoFirst reaction: Hmm that's not so bad. Second reaction: It doesn't seem as bad because it's put in context of "40k" - in reality that's still pretty bad.