The more tricks you learn over time, the more effective the US health care system can be. It shouldn't have to be that way. For example, if I want to see my d

The more tricks you learn over time, the more effective the US health care system can be. It shouldn't have to be that way. For example, if I want to see my doctor it would normally take about a month. But a few key words to the receptionist will lead to "the doctor will see you in a couple hours". My provider also has an urgent care clinic with drop-in. Early on in COVID (so early there were signs saying "No COVID tests unless you flew from Wuhan in past 48h") I presented at the clinic barely able to breath. 10 minutes later they had me hooked up to albuterol and I was out the door shortly after.