• gullible@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    This reminded me, does anyone know what the profit margin on ambulance trips are? They must surely be outrageous, but to what degree?

    • Potato_in_my_anus@lemmy.ml
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      1 year ago

      Many years ago I was run over by a car, the charge of the ambulance was $800 USD, the total hospital bill for the 4 hours I was in “observation” was $28,000. I did not have medical insurance at that time.

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          1 year ago

          Because the health insurance/medical industry situation in America is objectively criminal.
          This is why the quality of health insurance offered by a potential employer is such a huge consideration when looking for work in this country, sometimes outweighing prospects of salary or hourly pay. With even moderately decent coverage a bad accident can ruin your life financially.

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            1 year ago

            That is completely crazy. I am so glad to be far from this madness. I feel for the people stuck in it. Hopefully this changes soon

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      1 year ago

      Yes , and usually has a picture of a pistol pointing at the observer. Frequency of use varies from place to place.

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      1 year ago

      It’s basically advertising that there are guns to steal in the house.