Hidden charges? Patients often face massive bills when Florida hospitals don’t provide costs upfront

Florida Official Investigating Hospitals’ Predatory Practices

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier formally opened an investigation into the deceptive and predatory practices of Florida hospitals flouting state law and federal price transparency rules. Now, the leading national healthcare price transparency advocacy group, PatientRightsAdvocate.org (PRA), is applauding the move by the Florida AG, saying it would protect consumers and lower costs. PRA says […] The post Florida Official Investigating Hosp…

Hidden charges? Patients often face massive bills when Florida hospitals don’t provide costs upfront

For Floridians, knowing how much a procedure costs before getting hit with a humongous hospital bill can be the difference in whether someone struggles for years with medical debt. Now, Florida's Attorney General announced he is launching an investigation to ensure hospitals provide patients with transparent pricing for medical services. Are Floridians on a path toward more pricing information?