13.01.2025 11:30
In the United States, a mother faced a bill of $738,360 for her newborn baby's one-month stay in the intensive care unit. The invoice shared on social media has brought the issues of the American healthcare system back into the spotlight. The president of the American Health Policy Association stated that the costs of intensive care are rising uncontrollably.
A mother in the United States was shocked by the astronomical bill for her newborn baby's intensive care costs. The mother received a hospital bill of $738,360 (approximately 24 million TL) after her baby spent about a month in intensive care.
The image of the bill shared on social media once again brought attention to the issues within the American healthcare system. The mother, who had to pay nearly 1 million dollars for just one month of her baby's care, expressed her frustration by asking, "How can it be so expensive for a baby to stay in a hospital bed?"
Dr. James Roberts, President of the American Health Policy Association, stated in a related announcement, "Intensive care costs have been rising uncontrollably in recent years. This situation is far beyond what an average American family can afford."
Sarah Thompson, spokesperson for the Patient Rights Advocacy Alliance, said, "Every year, thousands of American families go bankrupt due to medical expenses. The system urgently needs reform."
The incident also resonated widely on social media, with many users emphasizing that the American healthcare system has become unsustainable for citizens without private insurance.