Reply #2: can congress require a business to provide services free?

[greymattermom]

If not, hospitals will not accept anyone without insurance. I envision that a bail bond like industry will be set up near every emergency room. Unless you have insurance or post bail, we will not treat you. There used to be specific charity hospitals in most towns, but tney no longer exist. Hospitals can't afford to provide services free any more than restaurants or movie theaters can.