Douglas Robinson+FollowWhy Surgeons Can’t Tell You Surgery CostsEver wondered why your doctor can’t tell you how much your surgery will cost? Turns out, even surgeons are in the dark! A trauma doc shared how, in emergencies, patient care comes first and costs are a total mystery—no one knows what you’ll pay until the bill arrives. Meanwhile, hospital admin jobs keep multiplying (hello, C-suite!), but does anyone really know where all the money goes? Health care cost confusion is real, and it’s wild behind the scenes! #HealthcareCosts #HospitalLife #MedicalMystery #AdminOverload #Health73Share
xdennis+FollowAnyone else shocked by ultrasound costs?Just got billed $450 for a 10-minute ultrasound that my insurance barely covered! 😡 Anyone found ways to negotiate these costs down or know clinics with transparent pricing? Share your tips or similar experiences below - together we might be able to navigate this healthcare maze better! #HealthcareCosts #MedicalBilling #PatientAdvocacy #UltrasoundExam #Health #BodyHealth40Share
opowell+FollowOur Healthcare System is Broken... Here's Why 🏥America's healthcare spending reveals concerning patterns when compared internationally: 1. While Medicaid expansion has been adopted by 41 states, covering over 20 million people, Congress is now considering cutting up to $880 billion from federal Medicaid spending over the next decade. 2. Medicaid expansion has proven critical for healthcare access - nearly 4 in 10 women of reproductive age and over 6 in 10 adults aged 50-64 on Medicaid receive coverage through expansion. 3. Rural hospitals are particularly vulnerable - 44% had negative operating margins in 2023, with closures (62) far outpacing openings (10) from 2017-2024. 4. One-third of Medicaid expansion enrollees have chronic physical health conditions and a quarter have behavioral health conditions, showing the program's importance for managing serious health needs. 5. States that expanded Medicaid show better hospital finances and higher healthcare spending per enrollee, demonstrating expansion's economic benefits for healthcare systems and patients alike. Cutting these vital programs threatens coverage for millions and could devastate rural healthcare infrastructure across America. Why pour trillions into a system that leaves millions behind? 🏥 #healthcare #medicaidexpansion #ruralhospitals #healthcarecosts #medicaid #medicarecuts #healthpolicy 112Share
Dana David+Follow15 States Facing New Healthcare Cost HikesNew tariffs on medical equipment might increase healthcare costs across the U.S. 🌍 Some states could be hit harder, affecting everyday families: 1. California 🌅 2. Texas 🤠 3. Florida 🌞 4. New York 🗽 5. Illinois 🌽 6. Pennsylvania 🔔 7. Ohio 🌰 8. Georgia 🍑 9. North Carolina 🏞️ 10. Michigan 🚗 11. Virginia ⚓ 12. Massachusetts 📚 13. New Jersey 🌿 14. Washington 🏔️ 15. Arizona 🌵 How will this impact you? #HealthcareCosts #Tariffs #EverydayStruggles #Health213Share
scarroll+Follow$5,623 for 5 hours in a lobby? hospital bills are a nightmare😱Spent 5 hours in a Texas ER, never even got a room, just meds in the lobby and an x-ray. The bill? Astronomical without insurance. And guess what? With insurance, it might've been even worse! How is this the system we have to deal with? Anyone else feel like they're getting ripped off by healthcare? #HealthcareCosts #ERStories #MedicalBills20Share
xdennis+Followwait, what's a "facility fee" and why is it $200?!Has anyone else been blindsided by random healthcare charges? My regular provider suddenly demanded an extra $200 "facility fee" for a 20-minute, no-touch appointment in their OUTPATIENT building! I refused to pay, called everyone I could, and ultimately switched providers. A year later, that once-busy clinic was completely repurposed. Coincidence? 🤔 How are you handling surprise medical fees? Any strategies for fighting these random charges? This billing madness has me completely lost! #MedicalBilling #FacilityFees #HealthcareCosts #PatientRights81Share
andrew41+Followwait, why is my ER bill suddenly $6,500?!Just got hit with an $6500 ER bill, way above the $1600 estimate I was given! 😱 $3200 for the room and another $3300 for a CT scan. Is it reasonable to dispute this? Anyone else faced this? #ERBill #HealthcareCosts #HelpNeeded121Share
mandy27+Followfacility fees are highway robbery!Just got a bill with over $2000 in "facility fees" for a MINOR derm procedure that took minutes! The actual doctor only charged a few hundred! Last time I had this done at a private practice, the ENTIRE bill was around $200. Who else is fed up with these hospital-affiliated clinics sneaking in these outrageous charges? Any success stories fighting these ridiculous fees? #HealthcareCosts #HospitalFees #NeedAdvice115Share
Todd White+Followwhy is healthcare so expensive?Just got a bill in my email, and I'm shocked at how expensive healthcare is! I had a follow-up for a hand fracture and a quick ear cleaning at the campus clinic, and the costs are through the roof! How is this even possible? #HealthcareCosts #StudentStruggles #UnexpectedExpenses91Share
