Instead Of Complaining About Inflated Hospital Bill This Man Made Money Buying Their Shares
Private hospitals squeezing the maximum money out of patients under the pretext of doctor consultations and medical tests is a reality that we have all faced and have made peace with.
Akshat Shrivastava, an investor and social media influencer also faced a similar situation, when his mother went for a doctor's consultation, but in an unexpected twist found a way to make some money off them.
No discount and more consultations?
According to Shrivastava, his mother went to the Max Hospital in Gurgaon some eight months ago. After some tests, she was told that the 20 per cent discount the hospital was offering to senior citizens was withdrawn.
She was constantly pushed by doctors to consult multiple super specialists, so more money for the hospital due to these additional consultations, he alleged adding that some of the consultations cost around 1500-2500, depending on the doctor.
Why he bought hospital's shares
Now here is the twist -- given the hospital's financial prospects, both Shrivastava and his mother bought their shares.
"After the call, both my mom and I bought the stocks of Max Life. The stock is up 56% in the last 6 months," Shrivastava said.
"There is no point in cribbing about rising prices. Your only defence is to tag along with capitalists and make money. So that you can eventually pay them," he added.
How others reacted
Many on Twitter responded with similar stories and pointed out how corporate hospitals have become cash-making machines.
"Basket model of hospitals: 1. Doc consultation fees.
Earlier re-consultation charge was after 1 month but now 14 days only and many docs now even charge for each visit no 14 days rule.?
2. Diagnosis Charge: This is the most expensive part as it forms 70% of total basket cost. Real loot is here only as now every doc will first ask for some tests and all.?
3. Medicine cost: Medicine is available selected store so you can't buy from anywhere.
?Also you don't know 1-2 medicines you may not need in treatment but doc has prescribed so buy it.?
So just because you can make money out of these company and can afford to pay doesn't mean one should remain silent and everything is good now," Abhinav Kumar, a social media user, wrote.
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