Indian Man's New York Hospital Bill: Rs 1.5 Lakh for 90-Minute Visit Sparks Debate
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News18•23-01-2026, 14:12
Indian Man's New York Hospital Bill: Rs 1.5 Lakh for 90-Minute Visit Sparks Debate
- •Parth Vijayvergiya, an Indian influencer in the US, shared his experience of a costly hospital visit in New York after a knee injury.
- •He opted for a taxi over an ambulance due to high costs, spending 90 minutes in the ER for an X-ray, examination, and compression bandage.
- •Weeks later, his insurance informed him he owed $1,800 (over Rs 1.5 lakh), with the insurer paying an additional $4,000-$4,500 to the hospital.
- •Vijayvergiya highlighted this as an example of the high cost of living and healthcare in America, despite higher salaries.
- •The video sparked an online debate about US healthcare costs, comparing them to earnings and life in India.
Why It Matters: An Indian influencer's Rs 1.5 lakh hospital bill for a short visit in New York highlights the high cost of US healthcare.
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