re: How Corrupt Is Our Healthcare System?

That’s all correct. And hospitals bill 3-5 times what they pay for products to ensure they get paid bc of their payer mix. It’s why places like sx centers can usually do procedures cheaper bc everyone they deal with had insurance. They don’t have to worry about the no pays in the ER, ICU, etc. eating up profits.

I’ve seen bills for multi level spine fusions and it’s crazy what the hospital bills the insurance comp.