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Why Is Going To The Hospital So Ridiculously Expensive?
I’m a professional managed care contract negotiator for a major health system in the US who also teaches health administration classes at a local university. Let me try to be comprehensive:
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There’s a difference between what’s price and cost. Hospital prices are what hospitals charge for a service. Like any other business, charges include the direct costs (supplies, clinician time, etc.) and indirect costs (power bill, departmental overhead, etc.). Included in the indirect cost is always an amount to cover uncompensated care. This is cost incurred by people who can’t or don’t pay their bills, and it’s re-allocated into future pricing, creating inflated charges, which are reported as the “price” for healthcare services in the media and quoted by politicians. edit In addition, government programs with set payment systems (i.e Medicare, Medicaid) often cover some, but not all of the direct cost of care. This too is passed on in the pricing.
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Divorce by Combat
In medieval Germany, husbands and wives could fight in a marital duel in order to legally settle their disputes.
Interestingly, the man had to fight in a hole with one of his arms tied behind his back. The woman was allowed to move freely within the arena but had to wear cloth containing weights. As for her weapon, she was usually given a sack filled with rocks. The man was provided with three clubs. However, if he touched the side of the hole during combat, he had to forfeit one of his clubs.
Stop Saying “Sorry” All The Time
Many of us have developed a habit of saying “sorry” reflexively, even when we haven’t done anything wrong. This seemingly harmless behavior can actually have negative effects on our self-esteem, enable others to justify their poor actions, and make us vulnerable to being taken advantage of.
Linkage
20-Year-Old Dog Dumped At Shelter Gets A Second Chance At Happiness – The Dodo
How Did ‘Twin Peaks’ Land on Network Television? – Wanderer
If you want to mitigate the damage the sun delivers to your face, use this everyday – Amazon
‘Oppenheimer’ Review: Christopher Nolan Delivers His Most Mature Film Yet – Collider
You Should Put a Bowl of Vinegar in Your Dishwasher—Here’s Why – Apartment Therapy
How To Be Less Emotionally Reactive During Arguments – Fatherly
7 Japanese Concepts That Can Improve Your Life – Art of Manliness
WormGPT is ChatGPT, but evil — how much should it worry you? – The Hustle
How to Say No to Friends And Family (With Sample Statements) – Life Hack
Linda Cardellini’s Most Memorable Roles On Screen – Wanderer
The Cure Left Millions of Dollars on the Table, and Still Had the Highest-Grossing Tour of Their Career – Consequence
The AI behind ChatGPT really does seem to be getting dumber — but no one can quite figure out why – Insider
5 Paradoxes to Accept that Make Life Easier to Live – Better Humans
Guy Saves Iguana in the Middle of the Ocean – YouTube
5 Tricks Video Games Use to Get You Addicted – Linkiest
How Do Chinese Citizens Feel About Other Countries? – Visual Capitalist
The hottest new job is “head of AI” and nobody knows what they do – VOX
Road Rager thought he was a badass – Reddit
The Dumping Grounds
How Does an Atomic Bomb Work?
Atomic bombs harness the immense power locked inside the nucleus of atoms to create cataclysmic explosions. But how exactly do these devastating weapons unleash their incredible energy? Let’s break down the underlying nuclear science step-by-step.
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J. Robert Oppenheimer’s ID badge from the Los Alamos Laboratory\
J. Robert Oppenheimer was a pivotal figure in the Manhattan Project that developed the first nuclear weapons during World War II. Often called the “father of the atomic bomb,” Oppenheimer oversaw the creation of the bombs that would devastate Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. However, he later became an outspoken critic of nuclear weapons, warning of the dangers of this terrifying technology he helped unleash.
Living By Your Values: The Key to a Fulfilling Life
Your personal values serve as the compass guiding you through life’s choices and challenges. Making decisions and acting in alignment with your authentic values is key to feeling consistent, purposeful, and fulfilled.
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