Notes on an overheard conversation at the Emergency Room

“So do you have your medical insurance cards on you?” “No. It's in my purse, sitting in my car, at the gym.” “Okay, so to get you admitted, we'll put you down for ‘paying out of pocket.’” “So does that mean we need to pay now with a credit card?” “No. Here, call us when you get your medical insurance information.” “So she's not being admitted?” “No, you are being admitted.” “But you want us to call you?” “Yes, here's the number.” “You want us to call you, the hospital, from the hospital, with the insurance information?” “Yes.” “…” “Don't forget to call!”