12/23/2025
A young guy. A sports injury. A sore knee.
He did the right thing—saw an orthopedic specialist.
Possible torn meniscus. Pain, clicking, loss of mobility.
Next step? An MRI.
The hospital quote: $2,000.
No insurance. No easy way to pay.
Before even knowing if surgery or physical therapy was needed, the price alone became the barrier to care.
This is the reality for millions of people—especially young, uninsured adults.
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