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When Maryanne Perry lost her health insurance coverage, she discovered a $50 copay would jump to $1,000 a month
When Adam and Laura Parkinson chose their hospital and obstetrician for the birth of their son, they didn't think they would get hit with a surprise bill for the epidural
A recent study found one in four patients reported "cost-related underuse"
When Lauren Dill lost her son Simon four months before his due date, she was stuck with bills costing more than her other son's full-term birth
When Joseph Penrod's son accidentally swallowed prescription pills, he was airlifted to a better hospital
Nearly 65 percent of hospitals across the country use emergency rooms staffed by outside companies, allowing providers to charge patients more
In 2018, the Austin, Texas, program negotiated $9.7 million worth of bills, saving patients $8.4 million in medical expenses
A new rule requires hospitals to post their prices, but the lists are hard to understand and there are no standards for pricing
