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See Latest ArticlesFacility fees added to patient bills have some crying foul
American Medical News , 08/12/09
Elliott VS – The news that the Cleveland Clinic started billing patients facility fees for visiting physicians at some outpatient offices as of March 1 stirred up shock waves. At a time when health care costs are increasing and many families are under economic strain, this practice may increase out–of–pocket costs that patients see only when they get the bill.
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