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California Gov. Jerry Brown has on his desk a bill that aims to protect patients' pocketbooks when they're billed for treatment by an out-of-network provider at an in-network facility.
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When Brenda Sokolowski turned 50, she followed national recommendations and made an appointment for her first screening colonoscopy . “Everybody kind of...
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Health News Florida, WLRN and WUSF have launched PriceCheck, a reporting project aimed at bringing clarity to the cost of health care in Florida. On...
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Hospitals keep a list of what they charge for health care. But if you have insurance, that charge may have nothing to do with what your insurance company…
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Transparency is the new buzzword in health care with consumer demand fueling changes to state laws and giving birth to websites that publish prices for…
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Florida and 42 other states fail to give the public easy access to health care pricing, according to a new report.The study, co-published by two…
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Florida is the ninth worst state in the U.S. for having a baby. That’s according to a study by financial website Wallethub. Jill Gonzalez, Wallethub...
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A new NPR poll shows about a third of working adults have no sick leave, even as more people are living with chronic health problems that require regular care.
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Medical debt is one of the leading causes of bankruptcy in the United States. Having health insurance is no guarantee against being swamped by bills...
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Having a baby is expensive, even with insurance. A new report says the average cost varies greatly across Florida and nationally.The report by Castlight,…