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That was one slice of budget discussions before the Hancock County Commissioners voted unanimously at its twice-monthly meeting Tuesday on a total 2023 budget of $10,286,599.
Than $2,000. it pays to bargain shop. i'm so excited about how well i did with the colonoscopies, that now i'm going to bargain shopping for a hernia surgery. here at st. joseph's hospital, they charge $13,400 to repair a her nia. that is so expensive i'm not getting out of the car. i'm going to try to find something cheaper. at elliott hospital, they only charge about $4500 to do a hernia repair. it's the exact same procedure. why does it cost $9,000 less here? i'm going to call these high-priced hospitals and ask them, why do you charge so much? hi, this is elizabeth cohen calling from cnn. ...
Cheaper. at elliott hospital they only charge about $4,500 to do a hernia repair. it's the exact same procedure. why does it cost $9,000 less here? i'm going to call these high-priced hospitals and ask them, why do you charge so much? hi, this is elizabeth cohen calling from cnn. the hospitals wouldn't comment. so, i found someone who can explain these crazy health care prices to us. her name is heather staples, and she analyzes prices of health care for large employers in new hampshire. i go shopping for a gallon of milk, and there's a huge price difference, i'm going to see it right there on...
It's the exact same procedure. why does it cost $9,000 less here? i'm going to call these high-priced hospitals and ask them, why do you charge so much? hi, this is elizabeth cohen calling from cnn. the hospitals wouldn't comment. so, i found someone who can explain these crazy health care prices to us. her name is heather staples, and she analyzes prices of health care for large employers in new hampshire. i go shopping for a gallon of milk, and there's a huge price difference, i'm going to see it right there on the shelf. >> that's correct. >> reporter: but with medical services, people don'...