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RE: Does my Aetna health insurance cover travel vaccinations?
Oh man, I am so sorry to hear that... $2,175 for vaccinations? That´s insane. Some of those are completely free here in the Czech Republic and the rest (combined) is not more than a hundred bucks I would say. Anyway, safe travels and enjoy your trip to Africa!
Yes, and it's not like the extra expense of U.S. healthcare is going towards a better patient experience. As the above situation shows, it's quite unclear and frustrating to try to navigate the medical system.
Some of the exorbitant cost does go to pharmaceutical companies, and therefore helps fund research & development of new therapies. But far too much of it goes to bureaucracy and administration due to an industry that is as convoluted and inefficient as it can get.
Well, honestly, the US healthcare doesn´t have a good reputation in Europe and I even heard of some really bizarre and controversial theories related to it but I don´t really have enough relevant information or experience to be able to make a decent opinion on it. However, your latest experience as described here is quite disappointing. Mildly put.