$38.92 for trivial, non-professional services they did not ask for. $1000 reversed only after spending days disputing the charge. Child remains at risk because

$38.92 for trivial, non-professional services they did not ask for. $1000 reversed only after spending days disputing the charge. Child remains at risk because provider was unable/unwilling to services within a reasonable time frame. $38.92 for a medical assistant spending 1 minute to take your temperature works out to $2335/hour. The article is not arguing for government control. Rather that medical services should be subject to the same transparency as any other professional business and without collusion with each other and insurance providers.