Feel Quote by Mikhail Varshavski
“Hospitals feel like they need to increase prices to make up for treating patients that don't pay their bills or that are not having insurance supporting them.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Doctor, Dr. Mike, YouTube, 2023
Hospitals often raise prices to offset unpaid care and uninsured patients, shifting costs to others.
In simple terms: Hospitals increase prices because many patients don’t pay.
Consider pricing reforms to protect patients.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- hospital budgeting
- policy advocacy
- patient counseling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can hospitals stay solvent without overcharging?
- What alternatives exist to subsidize uninsured care?
Balancing financial viability with equitable care is complex.