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‘An Arm And A Leg’: Can You Shop Around For A Lower-Priced MRI?
Doctors routinely order MRIs, but the price patients pay can be unpredictable. Hear how one determined woman scanned her options to find the best deal.
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Stem Cell Company Persuades Employers To Steer Workers Toward Controversial Therapy
Regenexx, which runs a string of clinics, says stem cell injections can save employers a lot of money, but critics say there’s no proof.
1 In 6 Insured Hospital Patients Get A Surprise Bill For Out-Of-Network Care
On average, 16% of inpatient stays and 18% of emergency visits left a patient with at least one out-of-network charge, most of those came from doctors offering treatment at the hospital, according to a study by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
An Arm And A Leg
Why You Should Take A Peek At Your Doctor’s Notes On Your Health
Some patient advocates say your doctor’s notes offer insights you might never hear from your physician, putting patient and provider on the same page.
Study: Arkansas Medicaid Work Requirement Hits Those Already Employed
More than 95% of the Arkansas residents targeted by the state’s Medicaid work requirement were already working or met the criteria to be exempted from the mandate, according to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Sen. Alexander Details His Plan To Fix Surprise Medical Bills
A legislative package from Sens. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) would handle surprise medical bills by having insurers pay them the “median in-network rate,” meaning the rate would be similar to what the plan charges other doctors in the area for the same procedure.
Miracle Machine Makes Heroic Rescues — And Leaves Patients In Limbo
Good Health Goes Beyond Having A Doctor And Insurance, Says AMA’s Equity Chief
California Vaccine Bill Amended To Appease Governor
Senators Agree Surprise Medical Bills Must Go. But How?
Texas Is Latest State To Attack Surprise Medical Bills
Democratic Voters Want To Hear Candidates’ Views On Health, But Priorities Vary
A Year After Spinal Surgery, A $94,031 Bill Feels Like A Back-Breaker
Federal Grants ‘A Lifesaver’ In Opioid Fight, But States Still Struggle To Curb Meth
In Combating Surprise Bills, Lawmakers Miss Sky-High Air Ambulance Costs
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Bill of the Month
A Year After Spinal Surgery, A $94,031 Bill Feels Like A Back-Breaker
A service called neuromonitoring can cut the risk of nerve damage during delicate surgery. But some patients are receiving unexpected and large bills for the service.
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