Mississippi doctor reveals cheap self-pay rates to help the uninsured

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/doctor-exposes-health-insurance

#Insurers Reap Hidden Fees by Slashing Payments. You May Get the Bill. A little-known data firm called MultiPlan helps #health insurers make more when less of an out-of-network claim gets paid. Patients can be on the hook for the difference. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/07/us/health-insurance-medical-bills.html #healthinsurance #outofpocket #healthcare
Insurance Companies Reap Hidden Fees as Patients Get Unexpected Bills

A little-known data firm helps health insurers make more when less of an out-of-network claim gets paid. Patients can be on the hook for the difference.

The New York Times
B.C. man with terminal cancer paying out of pocket for treatment to extend his life

Ronny Borkowski has been told he has incurable leukemia, but that a drug could help him live longer. The catch? The $8,000 per month treatment isn't covered by the government.

Global News
Budgeting ‘out the window’: How inflation is putting the squeeze on a B.C. single mom

In the latest instalment of our six-week series 'Out of Pocket,' a B.C. single mom explains how surging inflation means making tough choices, and feeling like she can't get ahead.

Global News

NEW: How did the US health system do in 2022?

- #COVID19 likely to be the 3rd leading cause of death for the 3rd year in a row
- Life expectancy drops to 76.1 years with Black and Hispanic people losing 4 years each since 2019
- #outofpocket spending grows 10.4% from 2020-2021, following a decline in 2020
- Overall #healthcare spending growth returns to pre-pandemic levels

More here: https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/brief/the-state-of-the-u-s-health-system-in-2022-and-the-outlook-for-2023/

The state of the U.S. health system in 2022 and the outlook for 2023 - Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on mortality in the United States, leading to life expectancy decreasing in the U.S. by far more than in other large, wealthy countries. The pandemic has also exacerbated access barriers and spotlighted the health inequities experienced by people of color. Health spending in the U.S. continues to […]

Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker