ABCNews.com

Healthcare Hostages Dying For Reform

Jessica nearly died several times as a 10-month-old when her Wyoming pediatrician missed a diagnosis of Kawasaki's disease, and she was airlifted in cardiac arrest to Salt Lake City Primary Children's Hospital. The first bill was 26 pages long, totaled more than $250,000, and most was covered by her parents' insurance. Today, at 16, Jessica's EKG looks like the "heart of a 70-year-old," according to father, Patrick Neary, a 58-year-old Montana banker. The mysterious virus left two giant...Full Story
Commenting on this article is closed.
Member Comments (35)
 
ABC News on Facebook
Connect with Us
Social Tools Facebook Twitter Twitter Connect with Us YouTube RSS
ABC News Newsletters