About blood?
Question:
how can the Red Cross charge hospitols for the blood? i can see charging for the cost of needles and all that stuff. but then the hospitols jack the price up more.
is it really fair to charge s much for somthing that was givin to them for free in the first place?
Answers:
There are expenses involved in getting the blood, equipment, staff time, etc. Then the blood needs to be stored and there is a cost for the container, transporting it to the hospital, typing it, etc. The Red Cross relies primarily on donations and needs to be able to meet the cost of drawing and handling the blood. If you cannot pay, they will work something out for you. Medical Assistance can also be used.
I dont think its fair at all. I think that if it is given free it should be free. I dont know how much the cost is..i would start by calling hospitals, or ur insurance company (if u got one).
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