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Re:Why American ambulance rides are so expensive by jjk166 on Friday July 10, 2026 @12:28AM (#48855752)
Medical supply costs for transport are very small. The labor overhead costs are overhead. Insurance is included in the estimate.

A plumber charges you $200 to come to your house, it costs the plumber $20 to come to your house. The latter value is what we're discussing here.

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Re:Why American ambulance rides are so expensive by quickthrowman on Friday July 10, 2026 @08:54AM (#48859243)
If I charge $163 an hour for an electricians time, the cost to my job for one hour without material is between $130-140 depending on who it is. It only costs the plumber $20 if his time is free, which it isn’t.
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