Medical Xpress August 30, 2024
Many people who receive a problematic medical bill don’t challenge it—but new USC Schaeffer Center research shows they are likely missing out on a chance for financial relief.
About one in five people said they recently received a medical bill they disagreed with or couldn’t afford, including 61.5% who said they contacted a billing office to address their concern, according to survey results published Aug. 30 in JAMA Health Forum. Most who reached out said they received some form of payment help or had their bill corrected.
It’s often up to patients to figure out for themselves if a medical bill is incorrect or how to secure financial assistance for a large bill. However, many people may think it’s too...
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