Competition is key to reasonable health care prices

I think God has blessed me through my Need in several ways. First, even though I had no symptoms of gallbladder problems, my case of gallstones was detected by a test for another condition. Second, I practiced watchful waiting and didn’t have any problems until a year later when I did have one painful attack, which I believe was the Lord letting me know that I needed to go ahead with the gallbladder removal surgery. Third, when my gallbladder was removed it was found to be in worse condition than the doctors expected, so the Lord was protecting me. I believe that He allowed me to live without pain right up to the surgery. He has also watched over my healing process, which has gone very well. I had my surgery at the Surgery Center of Oklahoma, and I am so thankful they offer competitive pricing to keep the hospitals honest. Healthcare Bluebook shows that my surgery could have cost three times as much if done in a hospital. By posting accurate pricing online, Surgery Center of Oklahoma is following a true Christian model.
Arla, Kansas

To share one another’s health care burdens I believe is what God intended. God never intended for the government to do what we individuals ought to do. Because I am dependent on Shares from fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, I am much more attentive to how much and for what services I am being billed. Ultimately, only personal responsibility and providers competing for our business can drive the cost of health care down. God bless all the members and staff at Samaritan.
Lawrence, Kansas