NOT SERIOUS ENOUGH TO TURN ON THE SIREN, TODDLER’S 39-MILE AMBULANCE RIDE STILL COST OVER $9,000
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✍️ A family's $9,250 ambulance bill sparks concerns about the high cost of ground ambulance services and the lack of protections for uninsured patients.
👉 The cost of ground ambulance services can vary widely, with base rates and mileage fees differing dramatically. 👉 Uninsured patients have limited protections and may face large bills for ambulance services. 👉 The No Surprises Act protects patients with insurance from large bills for air ambulance transportation, but does not cover ground ambulance services. 👉 Patients can often negotiate discounts with ambulance companies and hospitals, but may still face large bills. 👉 The article highlights the need for greater transparency and protections for patients facing high medical bills.
-- #ElisabethYoder #DarraghYoder #PatriciaKelmar #JenniferRobinson #KimberlyGodden #Mechanicsburg,Ohio #Urbana,Ohio #Dayton,Ohio #MercyHealthhospital #DaytonChildren'shospital #health
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