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A pregnant woman is shown getting her blood drawn by a medical professional.

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Offered a cash price for a prenatal genetic test? It may be your best bet

by Alex Olgin August 22, 2025August 22, 2025

An expectant mom got a $750 bill for a blood test to check for genetic abnormalities in her baby. Then she tried to figure out why it was so high.

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‘Bill of the Month’: The series that dissects and slashes medical bills

by Elisabeth Rosenthal December 20, 2024December 20, 2024

Since 2018, readers and listeners sent KFF Health News-NPR’s “Bill of the Month” thousands of questionable bills. Our crowdsourced investigation paved the way for landmark legislation and highlighted cost-saving strategies for all patients

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He fell ill on a cruise. Before he boarded the rescue boat, they handed him the bill

by Bram Sable-Smith May 21, 2024July 9, 2024

A man from Michigan was evacuated from a cruise ship after having seizures. First, he drained his bank account to pay his medical bills.

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