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[-] hactar42@lemmy.world 14 points 2 months ago

I've worked as a consultant for 15 years, so I've worked with a lot of companies. There have been two companies I refused to work for. A payday loan company and one of those places that runs stand alone ERs.

[-] sansrealname@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 months ago

What's going on at the standalone ERs? Genuinely curious.

I have a few near me, but would never consider going to one if it's going to cost me the same as a regular ER that's most likely better equipped and staffed.

[-] hactar42@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago

They are basically glorified urgent care clinics that can charge you exorbitant sums because they call themselves ERs. Plus like you said they aren't attached to hospitals, so if something is really wrong they'll have to transfer you. And bonus for them, they probably own the ambulance that will transfer you, so they can take more of your money.

this post was submitted on 04 May 2024
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