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Patients May Face Big Bill Markup in ER, Study Finds

  • June 16, 2017

If you’ve ever visited an emergency room and then suffered a near-heart attack when your share of the bill comes after insurance is done, you’re probably aware that going to the ER is not cheap. In fact, according to Healthline, patients are charged 340 percent more than what Medicare pays for ER visits. And while some people think Medicare pricing is too low, others suggest it’s a truer reflection of the real cost of your care. I’ve written about the absurd costs...