Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Medical Costs Legalized Fraud?

Lehigh Valley Live-- Easton Hospital charges uninsured 10 times cost of care, report says.

In no way am I accusing Easton Hospital of illegal activities nor in anyway committing fraud. With that said there is a mindset in this country to milk every last dollar possible. For example there is one course for the treatment of cancer which five years ago cost $3,700 a month now cost for the exact same treatment over $9,700 a month !

Yes I do agree with some politicians who support national health care and free college tuition programs. However unless government imposes strong regulations against those who will profit from them, they will end up a disaster.

Unfortunately we've witnessed time and again, no matter how well intended it is the nature of human greed to take advantage of them. Whether it be insurance, Social Security, Medicare, educational funding, banking or any institution for that matter, there's always someone looking to game the system.

Why Is That?




Thousands of past rulers and nations throughout history have collapsed when too many became self serving. The United States is not immune nor exempt if too many people become too dishonest in ratio to those who are not. On this matter there's little else to be said other then "a kingdom divided.... "

Follow Up:
Easton Hospital: 'Charges do not accurately portray what consumers pay'
"Easton Hospital responded Tuesday to a report that it is No. 13 in the country when it comes to marking up charges on the uninsured."


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