Re:Bias in the ER
by mistermann on Saturday February 18, 2017 @11:28AM
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And this is just one of the many problems with the US medical system, even if it went to a single payer system taking the individual off the hook, the cost of delivery is completely out of control due to (in my opinion) a lack of "proper" capitalism.
Perhaps any acquisitions in the field of medicine should be subject to antitrust laws?
Re:Bias in the ER
by hellohappy1234 on Saturday February 18, 2017 @02:48PM
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They are the subject of antitrust laws. Hospital mergers are often blocked due to this very issue
An independent lab, owned by the head of radiology at a hospital in another County, was $268 USD if paid at time of service, cash or credit card.
He used to have several locations, but the other hospital bought out all the locations near them. And closed them almost immediately.