fishinwrench Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 1 hour ago, Mitch f said: I’m going to ask for an itemized bill next procedure I have. You won't get an itemized bill. Not an exclusive one that covers the doctor & hospitals malpractice insurance, and time in court that YOU are paying for. In advance mind you ! In what other profession do the CUSTOMERS pay for the expenses of the alleged professional being sued ? Mitch f and snagged in outlet 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneshot 1 Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 13 hours ago, Terrierman said: I dislocated my left hip three times between December and May. Just saw a consolidated bill for the last two and the re-replacement. Just a shade over $96,000 including two ambulance rides. Medicare and a supplement got me an out of pocket of $287. I do pay a monthly premium on the supplement of $233.07. Pretty good deal if you ask me. BUT I DID PAY A LOT OF $$$ INTO MEDICARE WHILE I WAS WORKING. System works people. It works. I'm still trying to figure out not having money. Know a couple when Medical Bills get too high they file Bankruptcy but there comes a time when you get older you can't file and keep up with failing health. oneshot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flysmallie Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 Ya’ll are blaming the doctors but it’s the government and insurance companies that control healthcare. tjm, Daryk Campbell Sr and snagged in outlet 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snagged in outlet 3 Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 25 minutes ago, fishinwrench said: You won't get an itemized bill. Not an exclusive one that covers the doctor & hospitals malpractice insurance, and time in court that YOU are paying for. In advance mind you ! In what other profession do the CUSTOMERS pay for the expenses of the alleged professional being sued ? What other industry can’t give you an estimate of the cost beforehand? Mitch f 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snagged in outlet 3 Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 1 minute ago, Flysmallie said: Ya’ll are blaming the doctors but it’s the government and insurance companies that control healthcare. That’s why some doctors are doing business and not accepting insurance. Daryk Campbell Sr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrierman Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 26 minutes ago, fishinwrench said: In what other profession do the CUSTOMERS pay for the expenses of the alleged professional being sued ? All of them. Customers pay for everything. ness 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fishinwrench Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 5 hours ago, Terrierman said: All of them. Customers pay for everything. Nope, not even remotely. No part of my hourly fee is escalated because I might make a mistake, or misdiagnose and cause your boat to explode.....and then have to defend myself in a lawsuit. Grocery stores don't consider that as a possibility when calculating markup on retail items. "Someone might slip and fall while getting this milk because we didn't scrub the floor.....so we'd better add 2.00 to the sale price of each unit". Restaurants don't charge extra because someone might choke on a match stick that's inside a French fry. Medical fees are escalated off the charts for that reason specifically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snagged in outlet 3 Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 37 minutes ago, fishinwrench said: estaurants don't charge extra because someone might choke on a match stick that's inside a French fry. Has that happened? Pictures?😂 BilletHead 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flysmallie Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 45 minutes ago, fishinwrench said: Nope, not even remotely. No part of my hourly fee is escalated because I might make a mistake, or misdiagnose and cause your boat to explode.....and then have to defend myself in a lawsuit. Grocery stores don't consider that as a possibility when calculating markup on retail items. "Someone might slip and fall while getting this milk because we didn't scrub the floor.....so we'd better add 2.00 to the sale price of each unit". Restaurants don't charge extra because someone might choke on a match stick that's inside a French fry. Medical fees are escalated off the charts for that reason specifically. Restaurants do charge extra for the insurance premiums they have to pay. It’s not a line item on the receipt but those $$ are in there. tjm, Daryk Campbell Sr and Nick Adams 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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