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by braythwayt 2410 days ago
Here in Ontario, prices for basic health care are regulated. So the hospital doesn't get to charge $3,000 for that bag unless this is a procedure not covered by basic health care, or if the government has already approved that pricing, and it is the same in every hospital.

On the other hand, the private room you're in is not covered by basic health care, so if they feel like charging you $3,000 a night just for the room, or $1,000 for television, or $500 for WiFi, that's allowed.