Ok So My Kid Had An Ear Infection, Right? As Kids Often Do.

Ok so my kid had an ear infection, right? As kids often do.

The doctor scraped out a bit of earwax to have a better look inside.

I was sent a bill for $200 PER EAR for this 5 second procedure which I did not give permission for them to do.

That was key- they did not ASK me if they could do this "procedure". And, as I OWN a medical practice (it's me. The medical practice is me, sitting in my house on video calls) I knew to call them when this bill came in to be like "You did not obtain informed consent for this procedure, and it was not en emergency procedure. You had full ability to gain my consent and didn't. I'm not paying."

And the massive hospital who owned the bill said "yuh-huh you do have to pay."

And I said "I own a practice. I know these laws. I do not owe you money for this."

And they conducted an "internal review" and SURPRISE! Decided I totally owed them money and they had never done anything wrong ever.

And so I called my state's Attorney General office, and explained the situation because, as I mentioned, I know the law. The AG got in touch within a couple days to say they were taking the case and would send the massive hospital conglomerate a knock it off, guys letter.

Lo and Behold, today I have a letter where said hospital graciously has agreed to forfeit the payment.

"How not to get screwed over by companies" should be part of civics class.

Know your rights and know who to call when they're infringed on. This whole process cost me $0 and honestly less effort than I would have expected.

May this knowledge find its way to someone else who can use it.

More Posts from Dreamsailor and Others

10 months ago

today's vetted campaigns. please continue to share and donate in whatever capacity you can. these families are struggling every day just to find the basic resources of life - whatever way you can offer support is valuable.

june 22nd:

Orphaned twins Kareem and Carmen, their grandparents, and two aunts ($3,807/$50,000) - @06679799, verified by @/90-ghost

Khalil Abubaker, his five siblings, and their parents (€725/€30,000) - @khalil95, verified by @/nabulsi

Muhammad Al-Azayza and family, including a young child with Down syndrome (kr5,684 SEK/kr200,000 SEK) - @hamouda-az, verified by @/sayruq

Reuniting Mahmoud Helles with his wife (who needs urgent kidney treatment) and their four children (€17,027/€20,000) - @hillesmahmoud, verified by @/fallahifag

Ayman Ayyad's family of eight, including four children ($11,137/$35,000) - @aymanayyad81, verified by @/nabulsi

Sahar El Tibi, her husband Mohammed (who needs treatment for a foot injury), and their 4-year-old daughter (€14,549/€30,000) - @sahareltibi1, verified by @/el-shab-hussein

Mahmoud Saleh and family (they've already lost several members) (€3,531/€20,000) - @mide444, verified by @/nabulsi

Wafaa's family of 15, including four children and a newborn (€13,954/€50,000) - @wafs-posts, verified by @/90-ghost

Mahmoud Khalaf's family of eight (€7,006/€30,000) - @mahmoudkhalaff, verified by @/nabulsi

not yet vetted:

14-year-old Hamza and his family (his father needs treatment for rheumatoid arthritis) (£1,097/£35,000)

Siblings Mai, Khaled, Ola, and Mohammad (€11,720/€40,000)

Hasan Saied and his wife Lena ($12,222 CAD/$20,000 CAD) - @hasanandlena

Firas Muhaisen's family of six, as well as he and his sister's medical education ($545 CAD/$82,000 CAD) - @firasmuhaisen, @nisreenameen

Amna Marwan, her husband, and their three young children (€2,336/€30,000) - @ahmed505

your shares and donations on other posts like this have meant so much to so many. keep up the good work. don't turn away.


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9 months ago
 What Is The Fault Of My Little Son That He Was Born In This War? He Has No Right To Live As A Child

What is the fault of my little son that he was born in this war? He has no right to live as a child like other children. Please help my little son 😭🙏🙏

@el-shab-hussein @sar-soor @90-ghost @fairuzfan @communistchilchuck @nabulsi @just-browsing1222 @bat-luun @kaneverse @nightowlssleep @staretes @violetlyra @ashbakche @friendshapedplant @oglach-uisce @buildabears

Donate to Help Yousef&Family Escape From War&Secure Treatment for son, organized by Yosef El-habil
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**Introduction:** Hello everyone, My name is Youssef Al-… Yosef El-habil needs your support for Help Yousef&Family Escape From War&Secu
1 year ago

Reblog to put one of these in your mutuals’ pocket when they’re not looking

Reblog To Put One Of These In Your Mutuals’ Pocket When They’re Not Looking
Reblog To Put One Of These In Your Mutuals’ Pocket When They’re Not Looking
10 months ago

vetted fundraisers from today. please keep sharing and donating as you're able, it really does so much; even if your individual action feels small, you are helping to save lives.

june 29th:

14-year-old Hala El-Hissi, her two siblings (the younger of whom needs hepatitis treatment), and their mother (€8,459/€16,000) - @halaelhissi, @nadasaftawi, verified by @/ibtisams

Muhammad Al-Azayza and his family, including two children, one with Down syndrome (kr6,738 SEK/kr200,000 SEK) - @hamouda-az, verified by @/sayruq

Ahmed Ziad, his siblings, and their sick parents (£2,733/£30,000) - @ahmed-ziad, verified by @/nabulsi

Basel Ayyad and his family of eight, including his daughter who needs urgent treatment to preserve her eyesight (CHF1,506/CHF60,000) - @basel-1995, verified by @/sayruq

Safaa Abd, her husband, and their two young children (€952/€50,000) - @safaabed, verified by @/90-ghost

Wafaa Alnhal's family of 15, including four children and a newborn (€20,277/€50,000) - @wafs-posts, verified by @/nabulsi

Alaa Al Khateeb's family of six, including her mother who needs medical treatment (£25,391/£56,000) - @alaaalkhateeb, #99 on @/nabulsi and @/el-shab-hussein's spreadsheet

Haneen Atya's family of ten, including several young children, a newborn, and her mother who needs urgent treatment for a stroke and bleeding ($38,011 AUD/$70,000 AUD) - @haneenatya34, verified by @/el-shab-hussein

Mohammed Okal's evacuation and education (kr3,228 NOK/kr90,000 NOK) - @mohammedokal-2, verified by @/90-ghost

Mohammed Adly Haboub and his family of four (he turns 20 today) (kr14,191 SEK/kr300,000 SEK) - @mohammedhaboub, verified by @/90-ghost

Siraj Abudayeh, his wife, and their three young children who've lost their treasured home ($1,398 CAD/$82,000 CAD) - @siraj2024, verified by @/nabulsi

Hadeel Adnan Abu Nasser and her family of 12 (they lost her father in a bombing and her brother to malnutrition; Hadeel is responsible for all her family) (€1,126/€20,000) - @hadeelgaza, verified by @/90-ghost

not yet vetted:

Reem Mohamed, her husband, and their two young children (€1,925/€20,000) - @rem096

i know you likely see posts like this every day, but please don't tune them out. every one of these families and individuals deserves to live safely and pursue their dreams. any contribution you make keeps someone's bright future alive


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4 months ago

I just found the most cursed ship and now you need to be cursed too

I Just Found The Most Cursed Ship And Now You Need To Be Cursed Too

WHY

WHO MADE THIS

WHO IS THIS FOR????


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8 months ago

i have so many thoughts on the todorokis im just afraid id be jumped if i said them publicly


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9 months ago

"My account was blocked because I'm from Gaza and because I'm trying to raise funds for my family. This won't stop me from helping my loved ones. I ask all my friends to share this so that the message reaches everyone. Your support means the world to us. Thank you to everyone who stands by us. ❤️✊

#WeAreAllGaza #NoToBlocking #HelpGaza"

Here our donation link 🔗:

Donate to Help Evacuate My Family from Gaza to Safety, organized by momen alostaz
gofundme.com
.Hi everyone, I am momen.j.m.alostaz , 24years old, from G… momen alostaz needs your support for Help Evacuate My Family f

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9 months ago

Please do not pass. Stop, watch and post. I need your help and support for me. If you cannot donate, post to your friends. We need you. We are in Gaza. Our situation is catastrophic. We no longer have a home 🏚or a source of livelihood.You have destroyed all our hopes and the dreams of my children. Please help me spread the donation campaign..

Please Do Not Pass. Stop, Watch And Post. I Need Your Help And Support For Me. If You Cannot Donate,
Please Do Not Pass. Stop, Watch And Post. I Need Your Help And Support For Me. If You Cannot Donate,
Please Do Not Pass. Stop, Watch And Post. I Need Your Help And Support For Me. If You Cannot Donate,
Please Do Not Pass. Stop, Watch And Post. I Need Your Help And Support For Me. If You Cannot Donate,
Please Do Not Pass. Stop, Watch And Post. I Need Your Help And Support For Me. If You Cannot Donate,
Please Do Not Pass. Stop, Watch And Post. I Need Your Help And Support For Me. If You Cannot Donate,
Please Do Not Pass. Stop, Watch And Post. I Need Your Help And Support For Me. If You Cannot Donate,
Please Do Not Pass. Stop, Watch And Post. I Need Your Help And Support For Me. If You Cannot Donate,
Please Do Not Pass. Stop, Watch And Post. I Need Your Help And Support For Me. If You Cannot Donate,
Please Do Not Pass. Stop, Watch And Post. I Need Your Help And Support For Me. If You Cannot Donate,
9 months ago

i need more tddk on my feed

interact if u post or reblog tddk im drowning in bkdk

(which is like i like them too but not as much some one help me)


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