[http://www.vox.com/2016/5/13/11606760/emergency-facility-fees-american-health-care]

In itself this was no surprise to me. Since we paid almost $8,000.- for a one-day-checkup at a hospital my wife needed while visiting me in the United States. This was covered by insurance, but nevertheless has the potential to ruin unsuspecting European's vacation experience there ....

This shows what to expect if TTIP and the like are installed & we are sold out to corporations!