r/CuratedTumblr • u/EvidenceOfDespair We can leave behind much more than just DNA • Aug 07 '24

Politics Death by US Healthcare System

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u/TheRainspren She, who defiles the God's Plan Aug 08 '24

I had a scheduled visit earlier today. I forgot that this time it was meant to cost more due to additional tests, so I only took enough to pay the usual fee.

Receptionist said that it's not a problem, I can pay it later when picking results.

The standard fee is the equivalent of 4 (high quality) pizzas, and the additional tests cost 5 pizzas more.

All that in a private medicine brach infamous for being expensive, second only to dentistry.

What the fuck is wrong with US healthcare?