Stricter Chargemaster Regulations Needed to Rein in Healthcare Costs

Today's blog features an important article courtesy of Modern Healthcare where writer Alex Kacik explains the detriments to chargemasters. Kacik explains, "Many states don't regulate chargemasters, which has led to increasing healthcare costs and drastic variations in procedure prices."

This is a scary epidemic. Lisa Blackstock, a patient advocate families suffering from these costs states, "There are no boundaries to what they can and can't do. I think it's terrifying." She also added that one of her clients was charged $1,174 for an antibiotic.

To learn more please read the full article HERE! 

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