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Yeah it does kind of look like a loaf of bread.

Anyway, this is just a reminder that free healthcare is IMPOSSIBLE, we just do not have the technology!

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[–] Andrzej3K@hexbear.net 16 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Hang on, do you not even have ambulances in burger land?

[–] DengistDonnieDarko@hexbear.net 23 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

there's ambulances, they average out to about ~$1500 a ride of you're uninsured, about $500 if you have insurance.

also, there's a good chance that your insurance isn't contracted with that specific ambulance company, so you also run the risk of having insurance and getting a gigantic non-covered bill anyways.

most people will call a cab to take them to the hospital these days, or just die, as the system seems designed to encourage.

[–] CarmineCatboy2@hexbear.net 21 points 3 months ago

about $500 if you have insurance

i still can't wrap my head around the idea that being insured in the US means you get a discount on health services

[–] Andrzej3K@hexbear.net 11 points 3 months ago (1 children)
[–] DengistDonnieDarko@hexbear.net 8 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)