JB> It would be nice if every patient could pay those costs.  For the ones
 JB> that can't, someone gets stuck with the bill.
 ML> Are you suggesting that there is a constitutional right to health
 ML> care?
No, but I've yet to see an emergency case turned away because the hospital 
assumes the customer can't pay.
 ML> Do you believe that customers should pay for services rendered?
Most definitely.. Can everyone pay in every case?  Doubtful.
 ML> Should non-customers be forced by the government to pay for the
 ML> services of customers?
  , but who then, pays the bills?  Should the reliable customer who can pay 
be forced into a $10,000 tonsil removal, or any simple emergency situation be 
charged $2500 for a few hours?  The hospital is going to get their money, 
whether it come from increased rates or tax write-offs..  If you'd rather go 
the increased cost route, I'd hope you are careful.  :>  I wouldn't doubt 
that anyone with medical insurance also sees an increase of outgoing funds. 
How do we solve it, Mark?
JB
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