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#FacilityFee
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Did your doctor's office charge you a 'facility fee'? Here's what to know.

Facility fees, often associated with inpatient hospital stays, are becoming more common for outpatient doctors’ appointments.

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July 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM

Christine H. Monahan

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I was honored to appear on @pbsnews.org on Saturday to help explain what's going on with outpatient #facilityfee billing and how states are responding! Please check out the segment, which also highlights two stories from Minnesota families dealing with these bills.

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Why patients are getting hit with surprise hospital fees for routine medical care

In recent years, hospital systems have been buying up medical practices at a rapid pace. Now, patients getting routine medical care are being hit with high costs and unexpected hospital fees — even if...

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April 14, 2025 at 1:23 PM

Christine H. Monahan

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What can we learn from states like ME, TX, and NY when it comes to #facilityfee reform?

Join me and @GtownCHIR in DC on June 17 for a panel discussion exploring state-led solutions to reduce #hospital outpatient charges and improve #healthcare #affordability: bit.ly/43uTEiY

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Facility Fee Reforms: How States Are Tackling Excessive Charges

Learn how different states are working to reduce excessive hospital outpatient facility fees at this in-person event in Washington, DC.

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May 27, 2025 at 7:57 PM