Yep. It's a scam. A big part of the reason why it's able to perpetuate is due to the fact that we're so disconnected from paying it. Most people don't pay out of pocket. They pay with insurance, medicare, or medicaid, and could care less what the hospital charges. This is yet another example of the government appearing to be trying to help but unintended consequences come along with it. If it were on a free market, that wouldn't happen. Big government is not the answer. It's the problem.
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