Why American healthcare prices are BROKEN...

Why is there so little price transparency in healthcare? I walked into clinics and hospitals asking for price information, and despite a recent healthcare price transparency law, the majority of people couldn't even ballpark how much it would cost.

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I'm a lifelong gamer who's recently made the transition to investigative journalism. Before that, I worked as a wedding photographer and commercial video DP. I'm also a proud father and husband who enjoys being a bit of a squeaky wheel, especially when it comes to highlighting issues that matter, whether I'm exploring cutting-edge technologies, diving into psychology and philosophy, or shining a light on important issues affecting us all.

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[gatmoth]

As some of you may have noticed, I'm transitioning to a new genre of content, focusing on investigative journalism rather than gaming. I wanted to clarify that this particular video is not intended to be political. I believe that the issues facing our healthcare system are complex and have developed over many years, not just in the current political climate. In fact, I could create a whole series of 15 videos on this topic alone and still only scratch the surface of the challenges we face.

I'm grateful for your support as I make this transition, and I'm excited to bring you more content that explores a wide range of topics, from cutting-edge technologies like AI to deeper dives into psychology and philosophy.

If you have leads on stories and interesting video topics, please join the discord and send me a TIP or contact me on twitter.

Thanks again for watching, and I look forward to making the next video!

[maverick]

This is so true, I hate it when people use 'free market' to describe a market that is anything but free. It needs to have fair competition and many other elements before it meets that category

[corey]

This is the absolute best YouTube channel pivot ive ever seen. Well done!

[andymurray]

Didnt expect this from the wiggle guy, very pleasantly surpirised and instant sub

[fubar]

4:27

Holy hell... $135, 870 *just* for pharmacy drug costs during a 29 day hospital stay. The hell did they do, just dump the entire inventory of anything name brand down that person's PICC line.

[hexlart]

The US spends the most on healthcare out of any country in the developed world, but has some of the worst outcomes and pricing.

[benjamincassell]

The fun part is figuring out which places you can haggle for a lower price. Some places won't do it, but if you offer a place like a Lasik clinic half, they might go for 75% of their asking price because it's elective ad they know that you can just hold off on it.

[vona]

Came here for your Tarkov stuff but....that is really quality content. I really like the way your Channel is going....keep it Up, greetings from Germany

[PYROof]

Id rather deal with health insurance and unclear pricing over the harmful and deadly wait lines, old technology, and pathetic after care we have in BC

[theaux]

Extremely interesting video!! I have lived in the US my entire life and haven’t even thought about price transparency in terms of healthcare. I love the new kind of videos you’re putting out.

[Tushonka-Ted]

Loving the new content so far, keep it up!

[duck]

I love your journalism man! I hope you remember me when you blow up!

[ShuhDonk]

Most may have healthcare in the US but you still receive a big bill when going to the ER (1000+ generally) and have deductibles up to nearly 10k. US healthcare system is a fin joke.

[theBoomerDoomer]

I could fill a whole page on this subject. The problem is a really complex one, but the root of it is very simple: it all comes down to making money. A lot of the companies involved in healthcare are publicly held or privately by third-party investors... when you have shareholders, they want to see green on the balance sheet. Providing high-quality care or affordable coverage for everything will usually result in more red on those shareholder meeting presentations, so... corners are cut, costs reduced. Also... you would not believe how much fraud and waste there is in the medical business... it's breathtaking.

Sadly, these companies are also in the ears of the people who could change things for the better... so, don't expect changes anytime soon.

On a slightly different note: One way you can keep your healthcare costs down is to simply see your physician every year (or twice a year), wash your hands, eat healthy, exercise a little bit every day, don't smoke or drink to excess, and drink plenty of water. These things won't assure perfect health, but they will greatly help your chances of staying healthy. Don't just seek medical care when you're not well... go regularly to stay well.

[ltpinecone]

This is a wild turn from your usual content, and I am here for it! Keep em coming!

[steik]

The US/Canada are the only places I've ever been where you don't have to include tax in listed prices. "Clear and accurate information about the cost of stuff" my arse.

Everything else however is excellent. Nice work.

[acurrburr]

Damn, didn't get political but still stated the facts. Perfect.

[ClaymoreClay]

If the medical providers truly didn't know approximately how much treatment was going to cost ahead of time, they would be bankrupt and unable to function. They don't provide this information because they use the lack of price transparency to their advantage when billing insurance companies and patients.

They also know that a lot of medical care is non-elective and highly urgent. This gives them a huge amount of leverage of patients when it comes to negotiating over prices. Oh, on a final note that I'm sure others find infuriating and not just myself. The vast majority of hospitals and medical provider entities operate as non-profits. They don't pay any tax on the income they make charging patients obscene prices.

[batmayn]

Fantastic video G0at. The healthcare system is hella broken. You really have to take your health and its care into your own hands and not outsource it. The healthcare system mismanaged my chronically ill wife for years before she figured out that no one really cared about her until she found the right doctor who ended up saving her life. God bless that doctor. There are some good doctors out there, but the system is super, super broken.

[lmAIone]

This was awesome, great shift in content indeed!