Aaron Carroll : Opponents of health reform say emergency rooms give health care to all . They don't, they just provide a place for people who need it and can pay the bills. ERs ca n't refuse emergency care but not required to give other care . But your cancer is likely too far advanced to cure at that point . He says other misconception is treatment costs easily written off ; in fact , billers will pursue . Carroll : Yes , hospitals need money ; important to realize ER care no substitute for reforms .
Aaron Carroll : Opponents of health reform say emergency rooms give health care to all . They don't, they just provide a place for people who need it and can pay the bills. ERs ca n't refuse emergency care but not required to give other care . He says other misconception is treatment costs easily written off ; in fact , billers will pursue . Carroll : Yes , hospitals need money ; important to realize ER care no substitute for reforms .