He claimed that while medical treatment in India was relatively accessible and affordable for him, a hospital visit in the US left him with a bill of $23,000. An Indian man working in the United States has explained why he does not see himself settling there permanently, pointing to his contrasting healthcare experiences in India and America.
Let me explain with two simple examples, one in India and one in the US. A few years ago in India, I fainted multiple times. I was immediately taken to a hospital and got a private room right away with zero paperwork. They did everything: ECGs, MRIs, CT scans, full blood work. I could even talk to the doctor whenever I wanted. And after a few days, they gave me a clear diagnosis of what happened and a proper treatment plan. “Now fast-forward to America. I was playing basketball when I suddenly got this really bad chest pain. I couldn’t call the ambulance ’cause here it costs thousands of dollars, so I literally had to drive myself to the hospital, writhing in pain. And when I arrived, I had to wait over an hour and a half in the waiting room so they could process my forms and documentation. The post sparked reactions from users discussing healthcare expenses in the US. One user wrote, “Healthcare costs in the US are scary. A third commented, “This comparison is eye-opening.
The total bill for all of that was $500 USD,” he said. Another said, “$23,000 for hospital care is unbelievable. Because of one word: healthcare, “I’m moving back to India from America.
He claimed doctors later told him he had suffered a “mini heart attack”, but said he struggled to get answers during his hospital stay. Another added, “India’s healthcare can be far more affordable.”
