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		caramelcustard on July 7, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: I analyzed hospital price lists so you didn't have... Correct me if i'm wrong, but aren't some hospital bills/prices considered to be negotiable estimates? If so, wouldn't that skew the data? And yes, prices should be set in stone and be easily accessible, unless it's something that is hard to evaluate due to one reason or another.

lotsofpulp on July 7, 2022 [–]

Starting Jan 1, 2022, a healthcare provider has to provide an estimate and you are only liable for that estimate plus $400 in case of overage.

https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises/consumers/understanding-cost...

caramelcustard on July 8, 2022 | [–]

Thanks for clarifying!

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