When my boys were little (in the 1980s) a visit to the pediatrician was about 25$. There was no co-pay, that’s what the doctor got. The last time I checked into how much a doctor visit was (to a GP) without insurance, it was over 100$ (I think it was 110$ but I am not positive).
I can remember going to the family doctor with my mom as a kid in the 60’s and there was a deli style “menu” in the office showing what it would cost for a school physical, general exam, flu shots, office visit, etc.
You are so right. In the late 70s the docs I worked for were setting fees higher routinely, because Medicare paid based on fees from prior years, can’t remember how long it was.
My doc charges $289.00 for a visit. I have limited options on my insurance, mostly UF docs. But I think I am going to find a doc who will charge less than $100.00 a visit just because now.
My son was in an accident, they “saw” something, gave him a total spine CT, $26,000.00 bill for less than 4 hours in ER.
My basic doctor visit runs over $200 with no insurance. I avoid going unless I absolutely have to, it’s outrageous. $200 for maybe 15 minutes.
Of which the GP gets about $28.
The Dems have ruined healthcare.
In 1976, my first child, well baby ped office visits were $5.00. What are they now?
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