Jay Hancock

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UVA Health will wipe out tens of thousands of lawsuits against patients

The Virginia hospital giant had already stopped suing patients with less than $107,000 in household income.

Patients Are Being Billed For Some Phone Chats With Doctors That Used To Be Free

As part of their social distancing policies, elected leaders suggested phone and video medical appointments would be covered by health insurance. So why are some patients paying $70 per virtual visit?

Chronically Ill, Traumatically Billed: $123,019 For 2 Multiple Sclerosis Treatments

Shereese Hickson’s doctor wanted her to try a drug called Ocrevus for her multiple sclerosis. Trained as a medical billing coder, Hickson was shocked by the six-figure bill and the share she owed.