Why Hospitals Now Require Patients to Prepay for Treatment

Update: 2024-05-10

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More hospitals and surgery centers are calling for patients to pay their full deductible before treatment begins. Wall Street Journal reporter Melanie Evans joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss questions you should ask as well as financial aid programs available.

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Why Hospitals Now Require Patients to Prepay for Treatment

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Why Hospitals Now Require Patients to Prepay for Treatment

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Why Hospitals Now Require Patients to Prepay for Treatment