The Craziest Secrets You Should Know About Hospitals

Specialists Add To Your Bill Very Fast

Less-well-trained physicians will call in an abundance of consults to help them take care of the patient. If those specialists check on you every day, your bill is being padded and padded. Ask whether those daily visits are necessary.

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