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Old 04-03-2013, 05:06 PM  
Grapesoda
So Fucking Banned
 
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Originally Posted by DWB View Post
I recently had my appendix removed and spent 3 days in a private hospital (private room) with excellent care from a surgeon who went to school in the USA and cute Asian nurses who flirted with me around the clock. Total cost: $2300

Based on the info I have found online, the average price in the USA for the same thing: $33,611

Point is, the cost of health care in the USA is just astronomical. I honestly don't know how the average Joe who is not insured can afford anything at all. And heaven help you if you have kids.
I was in the hospital for 4 days due to an allergic reaction to antibiotics... no surgeries at all.. the hospital bills was $50k and change. the ins discount brought the bill to 10K and change, my portion was 5.6k and change
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