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To: KLP who wrote (543607)	10/18/2013 3:48:27 AM
From: skinowski	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793625

Hospitals have been closing in many areas. Hospitals are expensive - so, the government has been applying pressure on the number of hospitals and beds. Very smart - saving money by eliminating competition. But, to the question of prices - no one knows how hospitals price their services, including ER. Seems to be a big secret. 20-30 years ago the rules and the laws covering ER services were basically the same, but the prices were a small fraction of what they are today. Btw, your husband is most likely eligible for Medicare, even though he still works. I'd check that out.