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Are You Getting a Big Emergency Room Bill for a Little ER Visit?

A couple weeks ago I wrote about medical bills, suggesting that a policy of trust but verify would be advisable. A few days ago, I read about a type of emergency room fee that’s hard to trust. It appears to be charged by many hospitals, seemingly without consistency, and it can add tens of thousands of dollars to your bill for even a minor ER visit. It’s called a “trauma…Continue Reading