$18,382.

That was the amount of the bill we received from Los Gatos' Good Samaritan Hospital the other day. $18,382.

Two (well, technically three) rabies injections, one bitchy nurse, one nice nurse, and 3.5 hours = $18,382. Go figure.

David checked out what it would cost in the U.K. to keep me from foaming at the mouth and the price is nine pounds, about $15 U.S.

And some of you are questioning the need for health care reform? How would you feel if you got a bill for $18,382?