I knew American healthcare was abysmal, but I was still shocked when I learned a few years ago that Americans pay for ambulance rides and giving birth.

I know I should’ve realized.
It just wasn’t in my realm of possibilities.

@Patricia i’ve known multiple people who’ve lied about their names in an emergency room at a hospital in the US due to fears of crippling bills.
@petersibley that sounds like civil disobedience to me