No American Universal Healthcare?!


Question: No American Universal Healthcare!?
I'm not American and I'm curious about your system!.

1) If a penniless homeless person is rushed to the emergency room because he suffered a heart attack and is unable to pay the hospital afterwards, what can the hospital do to pursue its money!?

2) If he had to go to the hospital for a non-life threatening condition, could the hospital refuse treatment!?

3) How much does an average visit to a family doctor cost with no health insurance!?

4) How much does a major surgery cost with no health insurance!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
1!. nothing!. Under EMTALA, every hospital in the nation is required to treat patients regardless of fiscal capabilities!. If the homeless guy can't repay the hospital, then the hospital takes the hit!.

2!. It depends on the definition of "emergency!." EMTALA has, to date, covered for such conditions as dry skin, cough, cold, diarrhea, pimples, cold sores, and pink eye!.

3!. Approx!. $75-150!.

4!. A major surgery like triple-bypass surgery can cost as much as $300,000!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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