Unexpected “facility fees” charged by hospitals have become a growing source of rage for patients, and more states are taking steps to rein them in. A new report, published by Georgetown University’s Center on Health Insurance Reforms and West Health, examined 11 states that regulate facility fees and conducted interviews with numerous government officials, patient advocates, health insurers, hospitals, and billing experts. The issue cuts through traditional politics, as both liberal and conservative states have made it a priority, STAT reports. Read more.
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