seriously?

Damn, what is wrong with healthcare in this country? Got two cavities (caries) filled today.

Without insurance: $618.20

With insurance: $82.80

SERIOUSLY?!? How is this affordable for people who don’t have insurance? omg. Even with insurance, I’m sure there are many people can’t afford to get their cavities filled. Wow. All in all this procedure took my dentist <45 minutes. Of course she had staff, equipment, and rent to pay, but this is ridiculous. People sometimes justify how much healthcare costs by pointing out the cost of a medical/dental education, but there’s a point where it just gets ridiculous. Yes, I admit it would be nice to make $600/hour gross, but I hope that I’ll feel at least a little bit guilty and go do some community service. this is craziness.