Today we went to the doctor with two of the kids. They both had an exam, one had a urine dip stick test, and we got three medicines. Total cost? Less than $20 for all of it. This was with a good doctor and guess what else ... after being told to "sit down a wait a while" we were in with the doctor (not the nurse) in about 10 minutes. Oh and did I mention we didn't have an appointment and had never been there before?
The problem with healthcare in the US is deep. Don't go thinking tax breaks or a free system like they have in Canada can fix the issue. There is so much money involved on all sides that no one really wants to get it fixed except the patient.
When we get $6 x-rays, prescriptions for a few bucks, and good medical/dental care quickly without a huge hassle we understand why there is such a thing as "medical tourism". That might actually be the thing that gets some folks out to visit ;-), if so--come on!!
P.S for all those who love the kiddos... they are fine.
4 comments:
You hit the nail on the head. When some people quit wanting to be billionaires at the expense of everyone else, we might get somewhere!
I absolutely agree with all of you. But not a politican one wants to address it that way.
Medical Tourism Director...I love the sound of it...get the much needed healthy vacation you need.
You're right on that one. We definitely don't want a system like they have in Canada. Can you all vote from over there?
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