Businessman Alleges Million-Dollar Medical Bill for Basic Care in Punta Cana

Businessman Rubén Mujica has publicly denounced what he calls a "robbery and scam" after his wife's three-day hospital stay in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, resulted in a $9,000 bill. Mujica, founder of Grupo Luminotecnia, stated that his wife was admitted to Hospiten Bávaro in May for an intestinal indisposition that did not require complex studies or interventions.

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I find it a robbery, a scam.

Mujica expressed outrage that such a high amount was charged for what he described as simple recovery care, without any significant examinations, imaging, or surgery. He noted that the hospital provided plastic cutlery, which he found incongruous with the luxury setting and the exorbitant charges. "They are shameless; she was there for three days. She didn't have any important tests done. Just recovery treatment, no imaging, no surgery, nothing, nothing, just hospitalization waiting for her recovery," he stated.

Despite having international medical insurance, the bill was paid. Mujica clarified that his primary goal is not just to recover the money through his insurance, but to bring attention to the issue to prevent other individuals from experiencing similar situations, whether in the Dominican Republic or elsewhere. He emphasized that the incident is "a shame that they take advantage like this."

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They are shameless; she was there for three days. She didn't have any important tests done. Just recovery treatment, no imaging, no surgery, nothing, nothing, just hospitalization waiting for her recovery.

The businessman is currently in the process of seeking reimbursement from his insurance provider, nearly a month after the event. He hopes his public denouncement will serve as a warning to potential patients about the high costs of medical care in tourist destinations.

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It's a shame that they take advantage like this.