When a quick telehealth visit yields multiple surprises beyond a big bill
For the patient, it was a quick and inexpensive virtual appointment. Why it cost 10 times more than she expected became a mystery.
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She was elated about her pregnancy. Then came a $2,400 bill for blood tests
Convenient as it may be, beware of getting your blood drawn at a hospital. The cost could be much higher than at an independent lab, and your insurance might not cover it all.