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Re:How much health insurers pay for almost everything is abo... by bjtitus on Friday July 01, 2022 @11:58PM (#31956095)
> this surgery clinic will treat your appendicitis for less than the average patient's deductible + coinsurance. I'm including the flight + hotel stay in that estimate.

Are there really people flying to avoid overpaying for an appendectomy?

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Re:How much health insurers pay for almost everything is abo... by troutwine on Saturday July 02, 2022 @01:20AM (#31956483)
Boy, I had to have an appendectomy and I could barely stand. I can’t imagine flying for one, or holding off to get everything arranged. I suppose I may have had less time to plan than is implied here: went to bed fine, woke up in agony.
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