May 5, 2011 by Staff Writers

Why Your Stitches Cost $1,500 – Part Two

Still have questions about the American system of health care? Part Two of our look into why health care costs are soaring in the United States examines some of the myths and facts behind rising medical costs. You might be surprised to find that some of the long held scapegoats may not be as responsible as we’ve been led to think. Next, you’ll find out just how much doctors are raking in with a system less controlled by the government – and thus less in control of the patients that utilize it. While medical billers and coders are fully aware of the cost of medical care in the United States, this conclusion of Why Your Stitches Cost $1,500 answers the most important question – why the costs have to be so high.