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Hospitals push for upfront payments as healthcare costs rise

First publishedAug 12, 09:00 UTC

Last updatedAug 12, 11:40 UTC · 16m ago

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Hospitals and other medical providers are increasingly asking for payment before providing care, collecting more of what patients might owe.

Reported by 1 outlet — CBS News. See all sources ↓

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What's the story?: Hospitals and other medical providers are increasingly asking for payment before providing care, collecting more of what patients might owe.
How widely is it covered?: 1 outlet, average source rating 8.0/10.
When was it last updated?: 16m ago.

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