The medical industry has not helped itself either. It seems to have jumped at every opportunity to erode public trust. As just one example, my cardiologist rec

The medical industry has not helped itself either. It seems to have jumped at every opportunity to erode public trust. As just one example, my cardiologist recently scheduled a rigorous stress test for me. The day before the test, I got an unexpected call from some woman at the hospital, who told me that the test would cost $1,700 if I paid right then and there on the phone. If I waited and paid in the morning, it would cost $2,100. It was like I was dealing with a used car salesman! I canceled the test instead, deciding on the spot that I'd rather take my chances. I refuse to fund an industry that wants to use my wellbeing against me as ransom.