"John R. Carroll" wrote in message
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"Chris" wrote in message
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"axolotl" wrote in message
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Chris wrote:

I suppose you were given these numbers along with your hospital bill?


I have a very good friend in the blood and guts business. But Google
can
provide you the same numbers.

Kevin Gallimore

I have no doubt that this is what the highly inefficient Red Cross is
claiming. It is just that a number that they claim to be spending. Than
again a monopoly can say whatever they want, hospitals have no real
choice.


Yes they do Chris, or rather, their patients do if it isn't an emergency.
You can always BYOB if you have the time.
I delayed a surgery until I could use my own blood - 8 units including the
reserve budgeted for unexpected complications. This was after Liz Dole
took
over management of the blood bank but before it was widely known what her
management practices were. After infecting an killing a bunch of people
they
threw out every unit on hand and started over. Mrs. Dole declared victory
and ran for an open spot in the US Senate where she can be found today.
The
Red Cross OTOH continues to provide contaminated blood and blood products
to
this day, the extent and degree have, however, changed for the better.

--
John R. Carroll
Machining Solution Software, Inc.
Los Angeles San Francisco
www.machiningsolution.com

John,
Good for you. Never thought of it in a non-emergency situation. Given the
$160 a pint going rate (guesstimate) that the RC is charging the hospitals
and the 100% markup (at least) that the hospitals out on it, I figure you
saved the insurance company $2880. You should send them a bill.

The RC would be the 14th highest profit margin company, if ranked along with
the Fortune 1000.

--
Chris

If you can read this, thank a teacher. If it is in English, thank a
soldier. If it is in ebonics, thank your Congressman.