Hospital sends €73,000 bill for brief stay after fire.
A hospital in Switzerland sent a large bill for treatment after a fire. The bill was for around €73,000. The bill was a mistake made by the hospital.
The hospital in Crans-Montana sent incorrect bills to people affected by a fire. The bills ranged from €18,000 to €75,000. Swiss health officials said the mistake was a bureaucratic error. Patients were not actually charged for their care. The hospital is now correcting the errors.
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Highlights
Hospital Bill Sent to Victims
A hospital in Switzerland sent a bill to people affected by a fire.
High Bill Amounts
Patients were invoiced between 18,000 and 75,000 euros.
Error Caused the Billing
The bill was sent by mistake due to a bureaucratic error.
Treatment After the Fire
The hospital treated patients after the fire in Crans-Montana.
Cost Concerns Raised
The incident raises questions about the cost of emergency care.