I fear a NHS in the USA. We're already beyond Kafka-esque with anything served up by government, @timtfj

Apr 11, 2013 路 11:13 PM UTC

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Replying to @mholzschlag
@mollydotcom See, to us, the idea of paying for a doctor's appointment or for a stay in hospital seems kafkaesque!
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@timtfj that's because IT IS.
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@doug_hanke @timtfj Aren't they the same, Doug?
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Replying to @mholzschlag
@mollydotcom I fear more a continuation of the current situation where people with ok insurance still owe $200K for hospital co-pays.
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@msjen Agreed! And I've had a big bug up my behind about the management of the "pre-existing condition" as well.
Replying to @mholzschlag
@mollydotcom I know someone charge $96K for a snake bit (didn't even stay the night). Hospital backed down to $5k when publicly shamed.
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@msjen That's still so outrageous it makes me want to roar. And that's a very loud sound. Possibly illegal. ;)
Replying to @mholzschlag
@mollydotcom Well, it has to run basically independently of gov. They just pay for it instead of insurance companies taking half the money.
@doug_hanke If I go to the doc I just book an appointment & go. No fee. No paperwork. Fixed prescription charge but I'm exempt from paying.
@doug_hanke OK I do have to tick a box on the back of the prescription to say I'm exempt & sign it, but that's all the paperwork there is.
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