My wife sprained her ankle missing the step on our stairs. That was what it cost for 1) x-ray 2) four days tylenol 3 pills, 3.) ace bandage 4." nurses time. $750.00
As for the anti-nationalized health care people. People are going to get hurt and sick. You either
1. let them die (as Jesus would, right?)
2. spread the risk to everyone
Think carefully, because 1 and every 3 of us will get cancer in our lifetime.
Most people against nationalizing health care have money, access to good insurance, or feel your "minorities" will "get on down the welfare/healthcare". (Dam bigots)
Doctors should be the gatekeepers.
PS most of the high cost of health care is prescription drugs, medical equipent, and administrative costs.
For profit healthcare makes as much sense as for profit wars.
