[mwerd]

Snooze. What is charged in healthcare is a distraction.

This is likely a supply that would be used in an inpatient setting and will be completely written off as a "contractual discount and allowance" after the insurer pays the negotiated rate, which is based on the overall case and it's severity, not what supplies are used.

This is lazy journalism meant to generate outrage without discussing the substance of the problem.

Relax medical licensure requirements. Cap medical malpractice damages and chase the doctors' licenses instead of their pocketbooks. Allow nurse practitioners to provide higher level care. Allow telehealth and reciprocity for out-of-state licensure. Publicly fund more medical schools and residencies. Reduce burdensome documentation requirements and Medicare billing audit penalties.

Just a few ideas that I think are more meaningful options for addressing healthcare costs.