edwardspeter+FollowWhy Your Doctor Bill Is SkyrocketingEver noticed your urgent care or ER bill seems way higher than expected, even for something minor? Turns out, 'upcoding' is on the rise—providers are billing visits as more complex than they really are, just to get paid more. A new study found that even simple issues like rashes are being coded at high-intensity levels. The result? We all pay more, whether it’s through insurance, higher premiums, or out-of-pocket. Time to double-check those medical bills! #HealthcareCosts #MedicalBilling #Upcoding #Insurance #PatientAwareness #Health00Share
Ashley Johnson+FollowRetirement’s Hidden Health Care Price TagDid you know a retired couple might shell out over $300K on health care alone? David and Linda thought they were set for retirement—until those sneaky medical costs started piling up. From picking the right Medicare plan to building a health care fund and even getting a hybrid life insurance policy, they tackled it all. Pro tip: review your Medicare Part D every year and use GoodRx for meds. Planning early = peace of mind and more fun in retirement! #RetirementPlanning #HealthCareCosts #Medicare #FinancialWellness #Seniors #Health40Share
Dana David+FollowDid You Know About 'Facility Fees'?Just found out you can get hit with a 'facility fee'—even for a quick clinic visit or a telehealth call! My friend's kid had a 15-min checkup, and the bill included a $423 'outpatient hospital services' charge just because the clinic is hospital-affiliated. No extra care, just a sneaky fee. Turns out, hospitals can tack these on at clinics they own, and you might not even notice unless you read the fine print. Wild, right? There’s a push to ban this in Minnesota—about time! #HealthcareCosts #FacilityFee #MedicalBills #Minnesota #HealthCareReform #Health00Share
edwardspeter+FollowHealth Insurance Up, So Are Your BillsDid you notice your health bills creeping up? You’re not alone! A new AMA report says health care spending jumped 7.5% in 2023—the biggest spike (outside of 2020) in years. More people have insurance, which means more doctor visits and prescriptions, but also higher out-of-pocket costs like co-pays and deductibles. Private insurance spending shot up too. Basically, more coverage = more spending, and our wallets are feeling it! #HealthCareCosts #Insurance #MedicalBills #HealthTrends #Health90Share
Stephanie Snow+FollowWhy Are Rx Costs So Out of Control?Ever feel like you need a PhD just to afford your meds? Prescription prices are skyrocketing, and insurance hoops are making it worse—40% of scripts now cost $250+ per fill! Even though pharma companies pour billions into patient assistance, barely anyone gets help. Experts say we need tech-driven, seamless solutions (think: 1-click shopping, but for meds) and real teamwork across the healthcare system. Until then, patients are stuck paying the price—literally. #HealthcareCosts #PrescriptionDrugs #PatientSupport #Pharma #HealthTech #Health225Share
Douglas Robinson+FollowWhy Surgeons Can’t Tell You Surgery CostsEver wondered why your doctor can’t tell you how much your surgery will cost? Turns out, even surgeons are in the dark! A trauma doc shared how, in emergencies, patient care comes first and costs are a total mystery—no one knows what you’ll pay until the bill arrives. Meanwhile, hospital admin jobs keep multiplying (hello, C-suite!), but does anyone really know where all the money goes? Health care cost confusion is real, and it’s wild behind the scenes! #HealthcareCosts #HospitalLife #MedicalMystery #AdminOverload #Health73Share
xdennis+FollowAnyone else shocked by ultrasound costs?Just got billed $450 for a 10-minute ultrasound that my insurance barely covered! 😡 Anyone found ways to negotiate these costs down or know clinics with transparent pricing? Share your tips or similar experiences below - together we might be able to navigate this healthcare maze better! #HealthcareCosts #MedicalBilling #PatientAdvocacy #UltrasoundExam #Health #BodyHealth40Share
Dana David+Follow15 States Facing New Healthcare Cost HikesNew tariffs on medical equipment might increase healthcare costs across the U.S. 🌍 Some states could be hit harder, affecting everyday families: 1. California 🌅 2. Texas 🤠 3. Florida 🌞 4. New York 🗽 5. Illinois 🌽 6. Pennsylvania 🔔 7. Ohio 🌰 8. Georgia 🍑 9. North Carolina 🏞️ 10. Michigan 🚗 11. Virginia ⚓ 12. Massachusetts 📚 13. New Jersey 🌿 14. Washington 🏔️ 15. Arizona 🌵 How will this impact you? #HealthcareCosts #Tariffs #EverydayStruggles #Health213Share
