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Re:A middle-class family's only option: A $43,000 health ins... by hermanzegerman on Monday December 22, 2025 @06:46AM (#46353413)
Yes, because the doctor get the majority of that 700$ Bill. NOT

Also the ER is always going to be the most expensive setting to get care.

Why not take him to a pediatrician, if there are no warning signs that he needs immediate attention?

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Re:A middle-class family's only option: A $43,000 health ins... by eitally on Monday December 22, 2025 @09:10AM (#46354232)
Because the instruction from most pediatricians is to send kids with persistent (not responsive to acetaminophen and/or ice bath) fever above 104F to the ER, especially after hours. Very, very rarely will you find a pediatrician available outside an ER setting after hours.
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Re:A middle-class family's only option: A $43,000 health ins... by johnwheeler on Monday December 22, 2025 @10:31AM (#46354905)
Yes this is right
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Re:A middle-class family's only option: A $43,000 health ins... by jrs235 on Monday December 22, 2025 @02:16PM (#46357684)
Most doctors are scheduled out for weeks. Best bet is an urgent care/walk in clinic. (Good luck if they have a pediatrician.)
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Re:A middle-class family's only option: A $43,000 health ins... by HDThoreaun on Tuesday December 23, 2025 @12:54PM (#46367411)
Doctors make up 11% of heathcare costs in the US. Their bloated salaries probably contribute about 5% to total costs. Its not insignificant.
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