Armstrong & Getty One More Thing Being Nickeled & Dimed...
Nov 10, 2025
The hosts share amusing '6-7' anecdotes that set the tone for the conversation. They dive into the chaotic world of healthcare costs, exposing the confusion and lack of transparency surrounding medical pricing. A shocking story surfaces about unexpected charges during a routine visit, revealing how consumers are left in the dark. The discussion scoffs at clinic jargon used to justify extra fees, while personal horror stories of absurd hospital upsells, like overpriced juices, highlight the systemic issues in healthcare pricing.
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Two '6-7' Moments
- Getty describes two "6-7" incidents including a joke at an emcee gig that half the room didn't get.
- He also recounts being given a restaurant number 67 and joking about not paying extra for it.
Healthcare Prices Are Intentionally Obscured
- Rob highlights that most people cannot estimate healthcare prices like MRIs, revealing systemic opacity.
- He argues this opacity contributes to healthcare being "incredibly screwed up."
Surprise Charges On A Covered Well Visit
- Matthew Hennessy's family took his mother-in-law to a famous clinic for a routine well-visit covered by Medicare.
- The visit still produced two surprise charges totaling nearly $200 for a facility fee and an E/M add-on.
