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Sarah Kliff, Vox

A Baby Was Treated With A Nap And A Bottle Of Formula. The Bill Was $18,000.

By Jenny Gold and Sarah Kliff, Vox July 2, 2018 KHN Original

An ER patient can be charged thousands of dollars in “trauma fees” — even if they weren’t treated for trauma.

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