Friday, May 13, 2011

Hospital costs

What could me more confusing than hospital bills?

It's nearly impossible to get an idea of what a procedure will cost ahead of time. Even afterwards, bills are difficult to decipher, and insurance companies never pay what the hospital initially charges.

The Observer is doing research on medical costs. If you have concerns about your hospital bill, please write back here, send an e-mail to kgarloch@charlotteobserver.com, or call me at 704-358-5078.

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