MikeK
Gold Member
I understand what you're saying because I recently posted my own experience with an ER. And there is no question that the cost of treating illegal aliens is the cause of these outrageous charges.I went into ER with a temperature of 102 with a bladder infection. I was given a urinalysis, a chest X-ray (?), IV antibiotics and sent home with Vicodin (I did not ask for) and received a copy of charges to Medicare for $3,965.50. I had to take Remsa, I live a block away from the hospital and the charges was $1000. I noticed these costs had gone up about 25% in the last few years.
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While it appears government has no intention of deporting illegals who are in need of medical attention, and because the vast majority of medical problems treated at hospital ERs do not require the attention of MDs, I've suggested that government set up walk-in medical centers in certain areas which are staffed by former military medics, retired EMTs, and Nurse Practicioners -- most of whom are as competent and capable at treating 99% of typical ER problems as any hospital intern. And anyone requesting treatment at one of these centers would be required to waive all rights to sue for malpractice, which is the root cause of the bureaucratic hassle and treatment excesses at all ERs.
The cost of maintaining these centers probably wouldn't amount to ten percent of the existing cost of treating illegals at hospital ERs.