eli5: if an operational cost of an MRI scan is $50-75, why does it cost up to $3500 to a patient?

Question

Explain like I’m European.

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Answer 1

You also pay for the analyst time, depending on where you live. But yes, it’s still unrealistically expensive given the operating cost. It’s free where I live if you use the public health system, or you can pay to go privately if there is a time constraint.