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bunnies

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6. same here re: specialists.

Reply to cynatnite (Reply #3)

Sat Sep 28, 2013, 05:36 PM

Sep 2013

My orthopedist agreed to a payment plan after I (literally) cried and begged. Over $300 a visit to see him. He absolutely wont agree to do the surgery I need though. And I cant continue to pile up the debt. It really, really sucks.

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Need healthcare? Go to the ER... [View all] cynatnite Sep 2013 OP

I have heard that reply many times. FarPoint Sep 2013 #1

The family practice group we go to routinely refers us to the ER or walk-in clinics LiberalEsto Sep 2013 #2

We have 3 urgent care clinics in our city. That's helped, but... cynatnite Sep 2013 #3

same here re: specialists. bunnies Sep 2013 #6

The Republicons are working on a health plan now that they've been forced into it. LMAO. Hoyt Sep 2013 #4

an argument handmade34 Sep 2013 #5

we spend one sixth of gdp on health, not one third Cicada Sep 2013 #7

Instead of LWolf Sep 2013 #8

You can get treatment in the ER, but you still owe the outrageous bill that comes with it MiniMe Sep 2013 #9