47,000,000 non-insured / underinsured and growing!
As we strive to find a way for everyone to receive the health care they need, there are still more than 47% of Americans without any form of health insurance and millions more whose current coverage is sorely lacking.
The Associated Press reports that consumers are increasingly turning to the Web to compare medical fees as the economy and less generous health benefits squeeze household budgets.
There are now more than 30 states that have passed laws requiring online publication of medical fees by hospitals and other health care providers but shopping around can be an arduous and even overwhelming task.
Even when patients think they know exactly what they'll be paying, unexpected fees can quickly inflate medical bills and this is where Medical Price Point comes in.
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