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A Runner Was Hit by a Car, Then by a Surprise Ambulance Bill. (kffhealthnews.org)

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Jagdish Whitten was on a run in July 2023 when a car hit him as he crossed a busy San Francisco street. Whitten, then 25, described doing “a little flip” over the vehicle and landing in the street before getting himself to the curb.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 hours ago

A long time ago when I worked in the event industry, my boss quit right before a big conference. I had to pick up 90% of his responsibilities which had me working 16-20 hour days. On the morning of the 4th day, I passed out from dehydration and woke up on a gurney. I stayed at the hospital for a few hours until I was clear to release.

A month later, I received a $3000 bill for the ambulance ride. My insurance wouldn't cover it because, since I didn't stay overnight, it obviously wasn't necessary. They told me I shouldn't have called the ambulance....but I didn't call, I was passed out on the ground.