$7 for a gauze pad, $995 for the ambulance ride, $13,225 for one day in the ICU—has the cost of medical care become untenably high? In the new cover story of TIME magazine, journalist Steven Brill explores the problem of rising medical bills, examining who is setting such high prices and pocketing the biggest profits. Tell us what you think in the space below, sharing your experiences, insights and strategies for navigating the American healthcare system.
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