2007-03-11 20:51:17 · 6 answers · asked by Lisa L 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Brandon and MMathew are absolutely Right. Also, Sky-High Malpractice Insurance, thanks to Ambulance-Chasing Lawyers.That's the Reason that We, in the USA Pay far more than many other Nations for Medical care, and Yet have a Higher Mortality Rate, and a lower life Expectancy. If Medical Costs are ever to come down, this has got to Change.
2007-03-11 21:08:24 · answer #1 · answered by gvaporcarb 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Medical charges are not cheap. However, $5,000 is a little on the high side. Get a breakdown of the bill and discuss with the medical provider if certain charges can be reduced.
2007-03-12 04:09:38 · answer #2 · answered by SGElite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on why you were being treated. My husband had a heart attack and it cost us more than $100,000. I've had ER visits that were more than 5k. Get an itemized bill and see what they were charging for. Then pay it. Yes, healthcare is very pricey. My malpractice insurance is outrageous, and I've never had a claim. Blame the lawyers and welfare abusers. Sorry for the bad news. Hope you're feeling better.
2007-03-12 05:18:23 · answer #3 · answered by SA16 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because health care costs a lot of money. I was in the hospital for 8 days a few years ago and it was around that much.
2007-03-12 03:55:03 · answer #4 · answered by mmatthews000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because some medical procedures can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars
2007-03-12 03:54:51 · answer #5 · answered by brandon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Expensive dentist???
2007-03-12 03:59:57 · answer #6 · answered by chekeir 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋