Kari Greene noticed a surprise $88 “observation room” fee for her annual checkup. When it increased to $99, she complained, sparking a conversation on facility fees on the podcast “An Arm and a Leg.” States like Connecticut and Indiana have passed bills to restrict these fees. Host Dan Weissmann delves into Kari’s experience with attorney Christine Monahan, highlighting the complexities of these fees and state efforts to limit them. Despite challenges, progress is being made with bipartisan interest in regulating facility fees. Efforts include requiring disclosure and restricting fees in certain states, but obstacles remain due to lack of data and hospital opposition.
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‘Baby Steps’ in the Fight Against Facility Fees
