Bay Area Family Receives $5,000 ER Bill for Waiting Room Stay
A South Bay family was shocked to receive a $5,000 bill for an ER visit where their son, experiencing a rash, was never actually examined by a doctor and only remained in the waiting room. After the family attempted to leave without being seen, they were given discharge instructions that essentially said to continue administering Benadryl. The family reached out to 7 On Your Side after being unable to resolve the issue. Following their intervention, Good Samaritan Hospital wrote off the bill, stating a commitment to transparency and compassion in these matters.
John Q. Hosedrinker