THE DOCTOR IS THE LAST TO KNOW

HOW MUCH IS THAT DOGGIE IN THE WINDOW ?

Have you ever noticed how, in America, the doctor is the only person in the entire transaction who doesn’t know what they’re allowed to charge?

For example, if you break your leg, the surgeon fixes it, and then three months later, the insurance company mails him a letter saying, “Congratulations, here’s what we decided your work was worth… also, we bought a jet with the rest of the money.”

And don’t even try to ask what it costs ahead of time. You call the health system billing department, “Hey, how much for an MRI?” They’re like, “Well… how much do you have?”

That’s not healthcare; it’s a pawn shop.

Meanwhile, the government is like, “Don’t worry—we passed a transparency law!”

Yeah, cool, now the bill is still $47,000, but it comes in a clear envelope. Thanks, Congress.

Physicians can’t own hospitals because apparently that’s a conflict of interest.

But insurance companies can own doctors, pharmacies, PBMs, and the lunch you’re eating right now, that’s fine.

And nonprofit health systems?

These guys don’t pay taxes but have naming rights on stadiums, private jets, and CEOs making eight figures. Like hey man, if you’re making more than Patrick Mahomes, you are not a charity.

I once asked my insurance company, “Hey, why does my plan cost so much?” They said, “Because it covers everything!” … except the thing I actually needed.

At this point, I think the only transparent thing in healthcare is me, because the bill goes right through me and straight to collections.