The FTC is cracking down on big healthcare companies
Corporations are becoming the norm in health care, and agencies like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) know that what's good for business isn't necessarily good for patients.
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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.
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Advisory committee publishes report meant to help Congress solve ambulance surprise billing
A long-anticipated report from the federally appointed Ground Ambulance and Patient Billing Advisory Committee published Wednesday, sent to Congress.
Year in review: PIRG’s 2023 highlights
PIRG, its state groups celebrate national, state, local victories for the public interest
PIRG builds on campaign to improve hospital price transparency to drive down high prices in health care
Release: New consumer guide warns against use of ‘medical credit cards’
Payment method can worsen financial burden on patients already struggling to pay for health care
Facility fees are driving up the prices of doctor visits.
Hospital facility fees are tacked onto bills for doctor visits. But why?