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In response to "There really aren't that many uninsured out there who have absolutely *no* assets. Sure, there are the homeless, but that's a small percentage. -- nm" by mara

Exactly, therein lies the problem: The hospital acquires the right to seize assets in exchange for healthcare.

Posted by Beryllium (aka grayman) Mar 4 '10, 13:05

They may not be holding the patient hostage, or letting them die, but they sure are ruining their life and their family.

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meh. when you broke, ignoring bill collectors is another day at the office. -- nm - TFox Mar 4, 13:06 2
- I would hate to have to live like that :( -- nm - Beryllium Mar 4, 13:11 1
  - i'm sure they don't love it. what i'm saying is, it's not just the medical bills. lots of these people are just broke, not broke-thanks-to-healthcar -- nm - TFox Mar 4, 13:14

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