Some 92 percent have delayed or abandoned medical care because of costs, according to a survey of 1,507 U.S.adults by financial services firm JG Wentworth.

High prices at the doctor’s office, urgent care, emergency room and more have led to 85 percent of Americans having medical debt. Collectively, American consumers have $220 billion in medical debt, according to a February poll from KFF - that’s around $958.61 per adult with medical debt.

Nearly one in five adults said their health got worse because they skipped a doctor’s visit. That problem is more acute for those 64 and younger - 42 percent say their health got worse after putting off a medical visit.

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[–] 21 points 2 months ago (4 children)

I paid $400 for a 30 minute virtual visit where they asked me the same god damn questions I filled out on the intake form. Insurance covered 60% of that.

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  • [–] 18 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    I had/have a chronic long term injury. I was referred to a specialist. Wait time was 5 MONTHS to see the specialist. In non-stop pain.

    I go in after crossing an ocean of pain. Guy looks at my paperwork for 30 seconds. Looks at me. Tells me I was sent to the wrong place and gives me the number for the right office. I was charged a little over $400 for 5 minutes with the wrong person after 5 months. I never paid it. Not sure if I got sent to collections. I don't care.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 months ago

    I don't do electronic intake forms where possible.

    Like when they text me in advance definitely not.

    When they give me something in the waiting room I just do basic details.

    When paying exorbitant rates I don't think talking to a human is too much to ask.

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