Enlarge this image An analysis of court records by the state treasurer and Duke researchers finds Atrium Health in Charlotte, N.C., accounted…
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Enlarge this image Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger spends hours on the phone with payment processors like Zelis, fighting their attempts to impose fees…
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‘Hi, Doc!’ DM’ing the doctor could cost you (or your insurance plan)
by Yuki Noguchi July 21, 2023Enlarge this image Doctors are starting to face a flood of message from patients and some health care companies are billing for…
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Medical debt affects millions, and advocates push IRS, consumer agency for relief
by Noam Levey March 7, 2023Enlarge this image Marcus and Allyson Ward were paying off a debt dating back to the birth of their twins, Theo and…
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ERs staffed by private equity firms aim to cut costs by hiring fewer doctors
by Blake Farmer February 11, 2023Enlarge this image Diagnosing and treating patients was once an ER doctor’s domain, but they are increasingly being replaced by health practitioners…
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Medicare announces plan to recoup billions from drug companies
by Dan Gorenstein February 9, 2023Enlarge this image President Joe Biden spoke about his administration’s plans to protect Medicare and lower health care costs, Thursday, the same…
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At buzzy health care business conference, investors fear the bubble will burst
by Darius Tahir January 20, 2023Enlarge this image The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square hotel hosted this year’s JPMorgan Healthcare Conference — the first…
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An $18,000 biopsy? Paying cash might have been cheaper than using her insurance
by Lauren Sausser August 23, 2022Enlarge this image Dani Yuengling of Conway, South Carolina, knew she had to follow up after a mammogram found a lump. Her…