U.S. Healthcare in Critical Condition - Case no. 2

2009 - "Baby Gray" develops cold and flu symptoms so his parents takes him to the Doctor's office. He is sent home with a prescription for antibiotics. Later that evening, "Baby Gray" develops labored breathing and is rush to the emergency room at the local hospital. After 4 hours, the emergency room decides they are not comfortable with treating his condition, and transfers "Baby Gray" to a hospital in the city specializing in children. This requires transportation via an advanced life support ambulance. "Baby Gray" arrives at the childrens hospital and receives treatment for his breathing difficulty throughout the 6 hour stay.

Diagnosis - Respiratory virus. The total amount for treating Baby Gray's illness over the 10 hour period has exceeded $10,000.