Category: Health Costs
Unwitting patients used to influence federal rule-making
Some patients whose comments were submitted to the federal government to oppose a change in drug payment policy have no memory of writing or signing the comments.
Surprise Medical Bills Are What Americans Fear Most In Paying For Health Care
67% of people worry about unexpected medical bills, more than they dread insurance deductibles, drug costs or the basic staples of life: rent, food and gas.
The $109K Heart Attack Bill Is Down To $332. What About Other Surprise Bills?
Hospital that charged a teacher $108,951 for heart attack care slashed the bill to $332.29 — after news stories appeared about its surprise ‘balance’ billing.
Ballot initiative seeks to limit dialysis centers’ profits
The question is whether a California ballot initiative to limit the profit of dialysis clinics will protect lives or end them.
Drug Trade Group Quietly Spends ‘Dark Money’ To Sway Voters
Conservative nonprofits are funneling “dark money” — difficult-to-trace funds behind TV ads, phone calls, and other efforts used to influence politics.
Britain’s National Health Services Explained in 8 charts
Seventy years ago, the Beveridge Report outlined a radical plan for a National Health Service to provide health care to all UK citizens, regardless of their income.
Washington launches online tool that lets patients compare prices for medical procedures
Using the tool is as easy as searching by procedure or treatment and entering a ZIP code to compare costs.