Were you charged a ‘facility fee’ on your medical bill? Health care Were you charged a ‘facility fee’ on your medical bill? Your story could help us prevent providers from charging unjustified fees to medical bills. October 24, 2023
What is the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act? Health care What is the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act? October 2, 2023
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Do you have health insurance coverage for 2024? High Value Health Care Do you have health insurance coverage for 2024? October 30, 2023
PIRG joins patients, law professors, and medical professionals in support of FDA decision to approve narcolepsy drug. High Value Health Care PIRG joins patients, law professors, and medical professionals in support of FDA decision to approve narcolepsy drug. October 25, 2023
PIRG joins consumer advocates in launching campaign for fair hospital pricing High Value Health Care PIRG joins consumer advocates in launching campaign for fair hospital pricing September 26, 2023
Tell your US Representative: Lower Costs, More Transparency Health care Tell your US Representative: Lower Costs, More Transparency Take Action
Tell your U.S. representative: Co-sponsor the PATIENT Act Health care Tell your U.S. representative: Co-sponsor the PATIENT Act TAKE ACTION
Tell your governor: End unjustified facility fees Health care Tell your governor: End unjustified facility fees Add your name
PIRG supports proposed FDA rule which will better protect patients from inaccurate lab tests Health care PIRG supports proposed FDA rule which will better protect patients from inaccurate lab tests Letters & Testimony ● December 1, 2023
PIRG joins amicus brief in support of FDA decision to approve narcolepsy drug Lumryz Health care PIRG joins amicus brief in support of FDA decision to approve narcolepsy drug Lumryz Letters & Testimony ● October 25, 2023
A bad deal: Why you don’t want (medical credit) cards in your hand Health care A bad deal: Why you don’t want (medical credit) cards in your hand Tips & Guides ● September 7, 2023
Patient protections needed from medical credit cards Health care Patient protections needed from medical credit cards Letters & Testimony ● September 6, 2023
Consumer Bureau Announces Groundbreaking Plan to Protect Americans from the Devastating Effects of Medical Debt Health care Consumer Bureau Announces Groundbreaking Plan to Protect Americans from the Devastating Effects of Medical Debt Media Statements ● September 21, 2023
Major step forward to help people struggling with impact of medical debt High Value Health Care Major step forward to help people struggling with impact of medical debt Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Chopra announced proposals to protect people struggling with medical debt. September 21, 2023
Sign up for a quick primer on medical bill protections High Value Health Care Sign up for a quick primer on medical bill protections Sign up for one of five webinars to learn how to use your No Surprises Act protections. Important rights for people with and without health insurance. September 13, 2023
PIRG builds on campaign to improve hospital price transparency to drive down high prices in health care Health care PIRG builds on campaign to improve hospital price transparency to drive down high prices in health care September 12, 2023
Release: New consumer guide warns against use of ‘medical credit cards’ 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 Media Releases ● September 7, 2023