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Originally Posted by john70t View Post
The SFGH lobby was 99% 'undocumented' when I was there.
https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/1/7/18137967/er-bills-zuckerberg-san-francisco-general-hospital
Most big hospital ERs negotiate prices for care with major health insurance providers and are considered “in-network.” Zuckerberg San Francisco General has not done that bargaining with private plans, making them “out-of-network.” That leaves many insured patients footing big bills.

Prices have to be advertised (finally)
https://qz.com/1509095/hospital-to-post-the-costs-of-medical-services/amp/

How much big pharma pays doctors database
https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/

This is all you need to read.
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/10/30/the-family-that-built-an-empire-of-pain
The Sackler dynasty’s ruthless marketing of painkillers has generated billions of dollars—and millions of addicts.
It is truly RICO-worthy conspiracy, designed to subjugate honest taxpaying citizens, and open theft.
Meanwhile the FBI uses heavily swat teams against elderly lobbyists in their pj's.
I'll be damned. Actually providing pricing. I am happy today!
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