Medical Bills

Texas

Study Shows Health Care Price Markups Are Highest In Texas

Laura Rice

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From Texas Standard:Johns Hopkins University researchers recently analyzed hospital fees nationwide and found that Texas had the country’s highest health…

Since her spinal surgery, Liv Cannon has been able to work in the garden and play with her energetic dogs without having to worry about pain.

Health

A Year After Spinal Surgery, A $94,031 Bill Feels Like A Backbreaker

Jon Hamilton

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A service called neuromonitoring can cut the risk of nerve damage during delicate surgery. But some patients are receiving large bills they didn't expect.

Dr. Paul Davis, whose daughter, Elizabeth Moreno, was billed $17,850 for a urine test and featured in KHN-NPR's Bill of the Month series, was among the guests invited to the White House on Wednesday to discuss surprise medical bills with President Trump.

Trump Seeks Action To Stop Surprise Medical Bills

Emmarie Huetteman

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In a White House meeting with patients and doctors, President Trump directed his health secretary, Alex Azar, and labor secretary, Alex Acosta, to work on a solution for unexpected bills.