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The Craziest Medical Bills

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Patients around the country are getting stuck with enormous medical bills as hospitals continue to mark up the cost of their services, including those for routine medical procedures and advanced surgeries. For many patients and families, rising medical bills can be a nightmare. 79 million Americans have medical bill or debt problems.

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Congress Introduces Safe Staffing Bill for Hospitals to Protect Nurses

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Nurses have been organizing to get federal lawmakers to pass a bill that would set minimum nurse-patient ratios for every department in every hospital in the country. The bill, known as The Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act, was authored by Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) in the Senate and Rep.

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Washington Bill Would Provide Workers’ Comp Insurance to Nurse for PTSD

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And lawmakers in Washington state have proposed a bill that would provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage for nurses with PTSD, similar to a 2018 law that provides workers’ PTSD compensation to firefighters and police officers. Low pay, long hours, and staff shortages have only compounded the crisis.

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HHS Announces Rule To Protect Consumers From Surprise Medical Bills

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This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Treasury, and the Office of Personnel Management, issued “Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part I,” an interim final rule that will restrict excessive out […].

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St. Paul Wipes Out $40 Million in Medical Debt for 32,000 Residents

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Paul residents, allowing them to “breathe easy” and focus on their well-being without the looming stress of unpaid medical bills. Many residents struggle under the weight of unpaid medical bills, which not only impacts their financial well-being but also exacerbates mental and physical health challenges.

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MDaudit Releases “AI Assist” for healthcare Revenue Integrity

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Emergency Medical Billing Areas To Maximize Revenue During The COVID-19 Pandemic

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This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The article Emergency Medical Billing Areas To Maximize Revenue During The COVID-19 Pandemic appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Illegal copying is prohibited. However, note that with all the existing […].

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