Pensions profiting from medical billing practices banned by states

The role of investors and private equity in medicine is attracting more scrutiny.

shocking patients with surprise bills pensions health plan Read: Rhode Island latest state to take issue with balance billing

"I'm hemorrhaging in an emergency room, or I need an air ambulance immediately. I am not in a position to price shop”

Political pressure

Consumer complaints

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