Legislature whiffs on banning hospital facility fees
Bills to ban expensive add on charges for telehealth fails
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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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Outpatient outrage: Hospitals charge facility fees for care at the doctor’s office
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Consumer Protection Week 2025: How to lower your medical bills
When people know their rights, they can better fight erroneous medical bills, appeal insurance company denials of coverage and budget better.
New protections from medical billing errors, other medical debt problems
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Maker of Wegovy can move ahead on acquisition of major drug manufacturing company
STATEMENT: New rule to remove medical debt from some credit reports
Advocates cheer action to alleviate adverse effects of medical debt
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Annual list (dis)honors ‘worst examples of profiteering and dysfunction in American health care'