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It was a chuckle how quick Cleveland Clinic could get test results, so that an Emergency room patient may not need to stay overnight.
I don't doubt that some hospitals will pay for your ride home. This is because they want you out asap because it's cheaper to do this than to have the headache of dealing with someone who is lingering over their discharge plans.
But please understand that hospitals are local entities and what one hospital does may not mean others do it.
My LYFT and UBER accts are tied to a CC. That's the only way the driver gets paid!
Not to sound harsh, but these drivers are WORKING. Your emergency is not theirs and I do not know an UBER driver who'd be thrilled to make $0 on a transfer.
Better to line up a driver beforehand, friends, neighbors, somebody who will come fetch you. I realize not everyone has a good support system. But you can't expect these PAID drivers to simply give free rides to people.
First time in hospital, I was able to take a bus.
Second time, Uber. it was a Fri evening 9:30, driver drove a Toyota Sienna., (nice car) got home in time to see "Blue Bloods"
3rd time, used Metro's own ambulance company. (they actually double booked), so both ambulances went to the home.
4th- Cleveland Clinic arranged the ride, again late evening, after 9PM. Ride was actually cancelled twice before last driver took it. Remember people in Emergency waiting room complained about wait, even to security. Driver had Chrysler 300. (nice car)
And of course the er is taken care of too? Do you realize how expensive this is?
For your own health and that of the healthcare system, I suggest visits with your pcp to improve whatever consistently lands you in the er. I also suggest getting the Uber app.
It happened to my friend just yesterday