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I was curious about how much it costs foreigners to receive care at a public hospital in Salta. I found an article that details the costs for hospitalization and surgical procedures, but it doesn’t mention the cost of medical consultations. I’ll share it with you.
It is worth mentioning that a foreigner must pay $100,000 per day to occupy a common bed, in the intermediate ward it costs $190,000 and in intensive care $250,000.
There was also a sharp drop in the number of foreign women crossing the Bermejo River to give birth in Argentine hospitals. Now, with the new measure, childbirth costs up to $500,000. Meanwhile, neonatal therapy costs $350,000 per day.
Among other procedures, a knee operation can cost up to $35,000,000 between the orthopedic part, anesthesia, surgery and recovery. Hip surgery costs more.
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It is worth mentioning that a foreigner must pay $100,000 per day to occupy a common bed, in the intermediate ward it costs $190,000 and in intensive care $250,000.
There was also a sharp drop in the number of foreign women crossing the Bermejo River to give birth in Argentine hospitals. Now, with the new measure, childbirth costs up to $500,000. Meanwhile, neonatal therapy costs $350,000 per day.
Among other procedures, a knee operation can cost up to $35,000,000 between the orthopedic part, anesthesia, surgery and recovery. Hip surgery costs more.
La atención de extranjeros en los hospitales de Salta bajó un 90% desde que fue arancelada | Ciudadanos | La Voz del Interior
El Gobierno salteño cobra la prestación médica a extranjeros desde el mes de marzo. En esos 31 días, la cantidad de pacientes se redujo abruptamente. De cuánto es el costo.
According to the article, in March medical consultations were charged at ARS 5,000, which gives us a reference point. It seems like a fair and affordable amount. Although I imagine there has been an increase due to inflation, I don’t think it should be anything excessive.
www.lanacion.com.ar
Salta se prepara para cobrar la atención médica a extranjeros e investiga la realización de “tours de cirugías”
Desde que la provincia puso el tema en agenda, el número de consultas de habitantes de países limítrofes cayó a la mitad
www.lanacion.com.ar
BikeEnthusiast
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I'm curious what would happen to me in this situation. I had a very bad cold but ignored it and went out drinking all weekend, got highly dehydrated. Then I collapsed from extreme dehydration and fell down some stairs on Cordoba. Smashed my head and blood was pouring out.
The police in the street swarmed me and called an ambulance but I kept telling them no no no until eventually they cancelled the ambulance. If the ambulance had arrived how much would I have to pay ???
The police in the street swarmed me and called an ambulance but I kept telling them no no no until eventually they cancelled the ambulance. If the ambulance had arrived how much would I have to pay ???
If you read the article, it clarifies that emergencies are still being handled as usual. It's illegal here to deny care to someone in an emergency, especially if their life is at risk. That's why Argentinians condemned the unfortunate incident in Bolivia when a hospital refused to treat an Argentine girl who had 80% of her body burned in a domestic accident. Here, that's considered abandonment. It's really sad.
Newcomer - Bolivia denied medical treatment to a 4-year-old Argentine girl with 80% of her body burned
It's unbelievable that Bolivia denied medical treatment to a 4-year-old Argentine girl with 80% of her body burned. This should be reciprocal. Bolivians receive free medical care in Argentina without any problems or restrictions. Why did this happen? The girl could have died because of this...
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Vince
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You shouldn't be charged anything @BikeEnthusiast. That would be classified as an emergency. As far as I know, even if you're a tourist you wouldn't be charged anything with an emergency like that. I don't even think if they deemed you caused it by being drunk if they would charge you anything.
Medical costs are very reasonable here. Even if you had to pay it wouldn't be too much. It's not like in the States. You probably don't need to hear this from me but if you have a bad cold you shouldn't be drinking alcohol.
These prices are all still very reasonable. A friend was in the USA on vacation and got hit and run and the driver fled. They had to go in an ambulance and go to the hospital. They got the shock of their life that the bill was tens of thousands of dollars. They had no medical coverage. I don't know how they ever handled it but they were shocked how expensive things are in the US with medical bills.I was curious about how much it costs foreigners to receive care at a public hospital in Salta. I found an article that details the costs for hospitalization and surgical procedures, but it doesn’t mention the cost of medical consultations. I’ll share it with you.
It is worth mentioning that a foreigner must pay $100,000 per day to occupy a common bed, in the intermediate ward it costs $190,000 and in intensive care $250,000.
There was also a sharp drop in the number of foreign women crossing the Bermejo River to give birth in Argentine hospitals. Now, with the new measure, childbirth costs up to $500,000. Meanwhile, neonatal therapy costs $350,000 per day.
Among other procedures, a knee operation can cost up to $35,000,000 between the orthopedic part, anesthesia, surgery and recovery. Hip surgery costs more.
La atención de extranjeros en los hospitales de Salta bajó un 90% desde que fue arancelada | Ciudadanos | La Voz del Interior
El Gobierno salteño cobra la prestación médica a extranjeros desde el mes de marzo. En esos 31 días, la cantidad de pacientes se redujo abruptamente. De cuánto es el costo.
The Ministry of Health is considering charging foreigners for care at public hospitals in Buenos Aires.
www.infobae.com
El Ministerio de Salud evalúa cobrar la atención a extranjeros en hospitales públicos
Analiza un proyecto de Ley para reordenar la estructura sanitaria y avanzar en la desregulación del sector. “El sistema de salud está quebrado y nosotros vinimos a refundarlo”, había dicho a Infobae el ministro Mario Russo
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Vince
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I don't think many foreigners will complain except maybe some Mercosur residents that strategically plan to come here for free education or healthcare.The Ministry of Health is considering charging foreigners for care at public hospitals in Buenos Aires.
El Ministerio de Salud evalúa cobrar la atención a extranjeros en hospitales públicos
Analiza un proyecto de Ley para reordenar la estructura sanitaria y avanzar en la desregulación del sector. “El sistema de salud está quebrado y nosotros vinimos a refundarlo”, había dicho a Infobae el ministro Mario Russo
Blockchain
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Damn dude. Are you ok?
tylerx
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It seems they will implement the same system for foreigners coming to study at public universities here, and honestly, I think it’s fair.
That seems to make sense. It doesn't make sense a country as riddled with economic problems paying tuition for foreigners. That's crazy. I guess enrollment will go way down.
amyang
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Another province has joined the move to charge foreigners for medical services. This time, it’s Pablo Soria Public Hospital in Jujuy. This is how it should be. This policy should also be applied to universities. Foreign students should pay for their education just as they would for healthcare services.
Yep, just read about it here -
Al igual que Salta, Jujuy cobrará la atención médica a los extranjeros en los hospitales
Este miércoles se tratará en la Legislatura provincial un proyecto del oficialismo - que cuenta con mayoría - para avanzar en un sistema de pago
www.infobae.com
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