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Regardless of what the cost is? What prevents them from charging you 2x or 10x or 100x more after the fact?



Just their conscience it seems.

Looks like the healthcare industry is following the mob playbook.


Yes. It is nearly impossible to determine the cost of treatment up front when the health cause is still unknown.

You could be there for a common cold or for phase 4 lung cancer, with costs ranging widely even just for the diagnostic procedures. You're agreeing up front to pay for the service involved to determine and eventually treat your symptoms.




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