Medical Costs

As of June 30, 2024, St. Jude and ALSAC report $11.8B in total assets and $11.3B in net assets.

Pfizer’s per-dose revenue varies by buyer and product—COVID-19 ranged from ~$19 (government) to ~$110–$137 (private); other Pfizer shots list higher.

In the U.S., an uncomplicated appendectomy usually totals $6,000–$20,000 before insurance; out-of-pocket depends on your plan.

Cancer treatment can run from a few thousand dollars to six figures, based on cancer type, therapy plan, and insurance.

In the U.S., a flu shot costs $0 with most insurance; without insurance, expect about $25–$130 based on dose and location.

Hospitals earned COVID-19 revenue from regular payer rates plus temporary relief, while many systems ran thin or negative margins.

Global vaccine sales generated US$77 billion in 2023, based on the World Health Organization’s market data.

In the U.S., orthodontists earn about $117 per hour on average based on BLS wage data, with wide swings by state, experience, and practice model.

U.S. dental hygienists earn a median $94,260 per year, with most between $65,000 and $118,000 depending on state and experience.

No, hospitals don’t get money for COVID-19 deaths; Medicare paid for care, not death, with a temporary 20% add-on during the PHE.