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'A giant trash fire': Woman breaks down scary costs of U.S. health insurance

, April 18, 2022

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The woman warns that in the event someone is hospitalized, they might find that the insurance covers the facility and nurses but that their doctor is "out of network," meaning the patient has to pay more "without any say in the matter."

Family wins $200M health insurance payout after lung cancer-suffering father died after being denied coverage for proton therapy treatment

, April 18, 2022

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The family of a Las Vegas man who died after being denied health insurance for lung cancer treatment have said they are hoping that their $200 million civil verdict win will stop the same thing happening again.

Major insurers are scamming billions from Medicare, whistle-blowers say

, April 13, 2022

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Billing for illnesses that don't exist, like prostate cancer in a woman. Disputed billing practices have become central to the healthcare business and, as baby boomers retire, to America's fiscal future.

Five parts of the economy where you can see inflation

, April 13, 2022

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Prices for medical care rose 0.5% last month, as well as prices for physicians' services, while prices for hospital services climbed 0.4%.

Prices are soaring — but not for healthcare

, April 12, 2022

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Gas prices have skyrocketed. Groceries and cars are more expensive. Housing costs are up. But healthcare charges? Not so much.

Health News – Rising inflation, medical costs hit middle class hard

, April 12, 2022

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'A giant trash fire': Woman breaks down scary costs of U.S. health insurance

The woman warns that in the event someone is hospitalized, they might find that the insurance covers the facility and nurses but that their doctor is "out of network," meaning the patient has to pay more "without any say in the matter."

Family wins $200M health insurance payout after lung cancer-suffering father died after being denied coverage for proton therapy treatment

The family of a Las Vegas man who died after being denied health insurance for lung cancer treatment have said they are hoping that their $200 million civil verdict win will stop the same thing happening again.

Major insurers are scamming billions from Medicare, whistle-blowers say

Billing for illnesses that don't exist, like prostate cancer in a woman. Disputed billing practices have become central to the healthcare business and, as baby boomers retire, to America's fiscal future.

Five parts of the economy where you can see inflation

Prices for medical care rose 0.5% last month, as well as prices for physicians' services, while prices for hospital services climbed 0.4%.

Prices are soaring — but not for healthcare

Gas prices have skyrocketed. Groceries and cars are more expensive. Housing costs are up. But healthcare charges? Not so much.

Health News – Rising inflation, medical costs hit middle class hard

There is a lot of talk about fuel and food prices, but one area that might have an even greater impact: rising healthcare costs.

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'A giant trash fire': Woman breaks down scary costs of U.S. health insurance

The woman warns that in the event someone is hospitalized, they might find that the insurance covers the facility and nurses but that their doctor is "out of network," meaning the patient has to pay more "without any say in the matter."

Family wins $200M health insurance payout after lung cancer-suffering father died after being denied coverage for proton therapy treatment

The family of a Las Vegas man who died after being denied health insurance for lung cancer treatment have said they are hoping that their $200 million civil verdict win will stop the same thing happening again.

Major insurers are scamming billions from Medicare, whistle-blowers say

Billing for illnesses that don't exist, like prostate cancer in a woman. Disputed billing practices have become central to the healthcare business and, as baby boomers retire, to America's fiscal future.

Five parts of the economy where you can see inflation

Prices for medical care rose 0.5% last month, as well as prices for physicians' services, while prices for hospital services climbed 0.4%.

Prices are soaring — but not for healthcare

Gas prices have skyrocketed. Groceries and cars are more expensive. Housing costs are up. But healthcare charges? Not so much.

Health News – Rising inflation, medical costs hit middle class hard

There is a lot of talk about fuel and food prices, but one area that might have an even greater impact: rising healthcare costs.

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