No One Pays Cash in Florida! (I was Wrong!)

In this YouTube video, Kelly Alhooie reflects on a previously held belief that in Florida virtually everyone is covered by Medicare and therefore would never pay for medical services in cash. She recounts a conversation with a colleague named Erin, who challenged that assumption by sharing her own experience in Florida. Through Erin’s story, Kelly acknowledges that her earlier view was mistaken, explores why some patients still choose or are forced to pay cash, and discusses the implications of this misconception for healthcare providers who may be planning payment strategies or outreach. The video serves both as a personal correction and a broader reminder to avoid blanket assumptions about patient payment behavior based on geography or insurance coverage.










