Re: OT: Interesting article on the healthcare bill

[mleuck <m.leuck@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Mar 20, 3:17=A0pm, "Robert L Bass" <rob...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> "Jim Rojas" wrote:
>
> > An Ambulance RIDE will run you $500. If they actually perform CPR or an=
y other
> > medical procedure, break out the checkbook, because standard hospital r=
ates
> > apply. So before you even get to the hospital, you have already incurre=
d
> > $2000+ in fees...THIS IS SICK!
>
> Like others have said, I pay taxes for police and fire servies. But they =
charge
> $650 for a 10-minute trip to the ER. On my last ambulance ride to the hos=
pital I
> had to tell the fireman several times NOT to start an IV, please just get=
 going.
> They filled out forms and asked for my insurance card first. Now, admitte=
dly I
> was not bleeding but I did need to get to the ER. Something is definitely=
 wrong
> with this system.
>
> --
>
> Regards,
> Robert L Bass

A fireman wanted to give you an IV eh? I would have complained to the
paramedics about that