Everything is so beyond ridiculously overpriced he...

Everything is so beyond ridiculously overpriced here that it's worth your time and gas to drive up north if you don't need immediate medical attention. I'm completely devastated that the simple heart monitor that I was prescribed when I felt like I was having a heart attack turned into a $1,700+ bill. My insurance negotiated it down to just over $1,400, but after talking to the billing department the best they will offer is 20% off. Even with the 20% off, it's still over the high average cost of the monitor. I'm absolutely devastated, but I've learned my lesson and will now drive up north for all medical care.

Update: If you talk to the right people, it's possible to get your bill reduced.