Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20130222:15:20:00
Thank you. >> thank you. >> there were so many unbelievable examples. let me start with steven h. he had out patient back surgery. total bill $86,951 out patient but just a few examples. he was charged three bucks for the ruler that marked the incision, $31 for the strap that held him on the table. $32 for a blanket and just the sort of like basic medical supplies came to almost $8,000. how common is this? >> it is exceedingly common and we have horror stories throughout the entire piece. there are stories of $18 per test for a diabetes blood sugar test. the little slip of paper which costs 55...
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