Were you charged a ‘facility fee’ on your medical bill?
Your story could help us prevent providers from charging unjustified fees to medical bills.
Americans are spending way too much on health care, and getting far too little in return. Together we can bring down the cost of prescription drugs, prevent surprise medical bills, get providers to rein in skyrocketing costs, and more.
Your story could help us prevent providers from charging unjustified fees to medical bills.
Air ambulance bills can run in the thousands of dollars. Some companies sell "memberships" to consumers. But this option may not be a smart purchase for most consumers.
People caring for their aging parents, their loved ones with disabilities, or their children are doing some of the most important work there is. And yet many public policies undervalue the worth of caring for a loved one. As the largest population cohort in U.S. history -- the Baby Boomers -- ages, with a longer expected lifespan than ever, the need for caregivers will grow. Vital and Undervalued, a new report from U.S. PIRG Education Fund, shows how many people are either providing care for or receiving care from a loved one.
To help protect consumers from surprise medical bills, the Arizona PIRG Education Fund launched a campaign today to educate consumers on their rights to push back if they receive a surprise medical bill. As part of the effort, the Arizona PIRG Education Fund developed and is distributing information on legal protections and tips for fighting surprise bills.
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People living in the United States have access to some of the best medical care in the world, from life-saving drugs to cutting-edge surgical techniques. But spiraling costs force many Americans to spend more on care, even as the quality of that care remains the same.