Oregon ambulance struck cyclist, then billed him $1,800 for ride to hospitalAn Oregon cyclist is suing after an ambulance that hit him billed him over $1,800 for the ride to the hospital.
A mom's $97,000 question: How was an air-ambulance ride not medically necessary?Sara England's infant son required emergency specialized care after showing breathing difficulties post open-heart surgery.The Bill of the Month program by KFF Health News and NPR investigates and explains medical bills through crowdsourcing.
How to Cope With the Financial Toll of CancerFinancial toll of cancer is significant and can lead to 'financial toxicity' for patients and families.
Medical bills are more negotiable than you thinkNegotiating medical bills can lead to significant savings, with immediate payment often yielding discounts.
76% of patients in this study got a break on their medical bill. Here's how they did itAdvocating for yourself regarding medical bills can yield significant financial relief.
A mom's $97,000 question: How was an air-ambulance ride not medically necessary?Sara England's infant son required emergency specialized care after showing breathing difficulties post open-heart surgery.The Bill of the Month program by KFF Health News and NPR investigates and explains medical bills through crowdsourcing.
How to Cope With the Financial Toll of CancerFinancial toll of cancer is significant and can lead to 'financial toxicity' for patients and families.
Medical bills are more negotiable than you thinkNegotiating medical bills can lead to significant savings, with immediate payment often yielding discounts.
76% of patients in this study got a break on their medical bill. Here's how they did itAdvocating for yourself regarding medical bills can yield significant financial relief.
Her air-ambulance ride wasn't covered by Medicare. It will cost her family $81,739High cost of air-ambulance rides can leave families with substantial bills, even for those with insurance.Patients with private insurance coverage are protected by the 2020 No Surprises Act, limiting the amount billed by air-ambulance providers.
Hospitals Are Happy for Patients to Try GoFundMeCrowdfunding for medical bills has become routine and is being normalized as part of the health system.GoFundMe has become a go-to for patients trying to escape medical-billing nightmares.
GoFundMe Is Not Closing the Gap for Unaffordable Health CareGoFundMe has become a popular platform for patients seeking financial help with medical bills.Crowdfunding for medical causes on GoFundMe has increased significantly over the years.
Hospitals Are Happy for Patients to Try GoFundMeCrowdfunding for medical bills has become routine and is being normalized as part of the health system.GoFundMe has become a go-to for patients trying to escape medical-billing nightmares.
GoFundMe Is Not Closing the Gap for Unaffordable Health CareGoFundMe has become a popular platform for patients seeking financial help with medical bills.Crowdfunding for medical causes on GoFundMe has increased significantly over the years.
Ansel Raises $20M to Ensure Employees are Fully Covered with Supplemental InsuranceMore than 1 in 4 Americans have trouble paying medical billsAnsel offers employer-sponsored supplemental health insurance with simplified claims experience
She was elated about her pregnancy. Then came a $2,400 bill for blood testsA woman receives a high medical bill after routine prenatal tests at a hospital in Texas.The hospital initially charged $9,520.02 for the blood tests and pathology services, but the insurer negotiated it down to $6,700.50.
She was elated about her pregnancy. Then came a $2,400 bill for blood testsA woman receives a high medical bill after routine prenatal tests at a hospital in Texas.The hospital initially charged $9,520.02 for the blood tests and pathology services, but the insurer negotiated it down to $6,700.50.
She was elated about her pregnancy. Then came a $2,400 bill for blood testsA woman receives a high medical bill after routine prenatal tests at a hospital in Texas.The hospital initially charged $9,520.02 for the blood tests and pathology services, but the insurer negotiated it down to $6,700.50.
She was elated about her pregnancy. Then came a $2,400 bill for blood testsA woman receives a high medical bill after routine prenatal tests at a hospital in Texas.The hospital initially charged $9,520.02 for the blood tests and pathology services, but the insurer negotiated it down to $6,700.50.
Jesse Malin tribute album features Bruce Springsteen, Billie Joe Armstrong, BleachersA tribute album titled Silver Patron Saints featuring covers of Jesse Malin's songs by musical peers will help with his medical bills and rehabilitation.