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A few years before the covid-19 pandemic, Dale Rice lost a toe to infection.
But because he was uninsured at the time, the surgery at a Reno, Nevada, hospital led to years of anguish. He said he owes the hospital more than $20,000 for the procedure and still gets calls from collection agencies.
“Over 6½ years ago, KFF Health News and NPR kicked off “Bill of the Month,” a crowdsourced investigation highlighting the impact of medical bills on patients.
The goal was to understand how the U.S. health care system generates outsize bills and to empower patients with strategies to avoid them. We asked readers and listeners to submit their bills — and they kept coming. “Bill of the Month” has received nearly 10,000 submissions, each a picture of a health system’s dysfunction and the financial burden it places on the patients.”
“You’ve probably used your flexible spending account (FSA) to pay for qualified medical expenses like prescription eyeglasses and dental expenses. But if you find yourself with FSA money remaining in your account toward the end of the year, you’ll want to find other things to spend it on soon. An FSA is known for its “use it or lose” feature, which means you’ll forfeit any leftover money in your account after the deadline.
Below, we’ll share 77 ways to use your FSA funds for yourself, your spouse, or a qualified dependent. Since it’s an employer-sponsored health benefit, you’ll want to use the funds to pay for IRS-approved medical expenses or you’ll miss the full tax benefits of having this type of account.”
A western New York health insurance provider for seniors and the CEO of its medical analytics arm have agreed to pay a total of up to $100 million to settle Justice Department allegations of fraudulent billing for health conditions that were exaggerated or didn’t exist.
Independent Health Association of Buffalo, which operates two Medicare Advantage plans, will pay up to $98 million. Betsy Gaffney, CEO of medical records review company DxID, will pay $2 million, according to the settlement agreement. Neither admitted wrongdoing.
Picture this: You’re at the drugstore, your throat is raw and irritated from a cold, and you’re looking for some fast relief. This is the perfect time to search for the best cough drops for a sore throat. While you’re walking down the cold and flu relief aisles of the store, you notice there are a ton of different cough drop brands and flavors to choose from. How do you know which is best for your symptoms?
