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This Olympic medalist hurried to get all her healthcare needs done at the Games because it’s too costly in the US (www.reckon.news)

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[–] iamdisillusioned 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I just got rejected by a primary care doctor because they "are not accepting new patients with PPO insurance". I spend extra on a PPO because when I had an HMO they let me see a doctor but the doctor wouldn't treat me because "insurance won't cover it". What an asinine system.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

"Is this a well visit or a sick visit? If you complain about something being wrong during your we'll visit, I have to charge you twice."