Study: 60 percent of personal bankruptcies fueled by medical bills

Because by means of legalized bribery the military/industrial/corporate/financial complex has finally succeeded in achieving its most cherished goal, defacto control of government, universal health care (single payer)--the fairest and most sensible health coverage, as adopted by virtually all civilized nations--will never, EVER, even be considered here, let alone adopted.

This maybe a crushing truth but the government allowed healthcare in this country to be so expensive. Because of this, its people are hurting and asking for the government to bail them out. It's unfortunate that the people who voted for politicians in this government is not holding these politicians accoutable for poor governing.

I was charged over $ 26K for an appendix operation (just for the hospital).
In the hospital for 9 days. 2 CT scans - each covering the abdomen and pelvis at over $ 2K for each area - don't they know where the appendix is?
add for surgeon, anesthsia, radiology, and a few others - took out a home equity loan.

So what are we going to do? Just sit back and reiterate the stats? Common people wake and see who is sucking your blood: insurance cos, doctors, drug companies, lawyers. One thing is sure, hospitals have become innocent bystanders in this cruel game.

I would argue that the root problem of financial distress by those going into this situation is not always Medical Bills. It is a fundamental feeling in this country that we should not have to save for a rainey day. To not be prepared financially for a significant event because we have purchased the newest TV, Car, too big a house, and then expect that healthcare will be provided without cost is a fools thought.