medical bills

Patients worried about getting hit with an unexpected bill after emergency care have a new layer of protection

Patient advocates and some state governments say hospitals must do more to help patients deal with medical bills before the debt winds up in collections.

Getting an expensive medical bill can be overwhelming, but negotiating with your doctor doesn’t have to be. Here are a few easy ways to see if you can get your medical bills lowered, even if you don’t have insurance.

Many times, surprise medical bills involve pre-planned medical care. But there is good news for those unsure about the cost of non-emergency procedures they need to get done.

According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), hospitals are now “…required to provide clear, accessible pricing information online about the items and services they provide.”

Dr. Omar Atiq made the announcement in holiday cards mailed to his patients in December.

People with private health insurance will see the nasty shock of “surprise” medical bills virtually gone, thanks to the coronavirus compromise passed by Congress

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