Social Media Ideas for Out-Of-Pocket Costs

Hospital outpatient departments' higher drug reimbursement rates drive $12.7B in spending: EBRI

An analysis of commercial claims for 106 physician-administered outpatient drugs suggests $101 of additional plan spending per member per year stemming from site-of-treatment pay d...

IDR Costs Nobody Budgeted For: 3 Problems Payers Keep Hitting

Payers keep hitting the same three out-of-network problems. Here's why pricing, not arbitration, decides what IDR really costs.

People are less likely to take their GLP-1s when they cost more

“The key takeaway from our study is that out-of-pocket costs matter.”

Job-Based Health Plan Costs Rise, With Little Relief in Sight

Employers saw their healthcare premiums rise 5% this year — and some passed on that burden to workers — as the cost of family coverage in job-based insurance exceeds $28,000 for fa...

No Surprises Act IDR arbitration driving high costs for employers, new report finds

One plan sponsor interviewed for the report saw payments associated with the IDR process increase from approximately $3.5 million in 2025 to more than $6 million during the first h...

Workers think cancer costs under $2,000 out of pocket. Total medical costs average $45,063

Aflac’s 2026 WorkForces Report finds a widening gap between what workers expect after a cancer diagnosis and what it actually costs

The Market Forces Quietly Adding Thousands to Patient Bills

The true cost of “vertical integration”: patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer’s wholly owned pharmacy, which may not st...

Direct primary care gains momentum as experts weigh benefits and tradeoffs

Membership-based primary healthcare is becoming commonplace, offering longer visits, more individualized care and lower out-of-pocket costs for certain tests and medications, accor...

What patients should know about the hidden costs of emergency care

Emergency room visits often result in multiple unexpected bills from hospitals, doctors, and ambulance services, leaving even insured patients facing high out-of-pocket costs.

Don’t Pick a Medicare Plan Based on the Premium Alone — These Costs Can Matter More

A Medicare Advantage plan advertising a $0 monthly premium might sound like a great deal, especially if you’re retired and watching every dollar. But what...

A $0 Medicare Advantage Premium Doesn’t Mean $0 Health Care — Check These 6 Costs

Seeing “$0 monthly premium” beside a Medicare Advantage plan can make it look like you’ve found health insurance that won’t take another bite out of...

A $20 Copay Doesn’t Sound Like Much — Until You Have 5 Medical Appointments a Month

Twenty dollars doesn’t sound like a frightening medical bill. But put five $20 medical appointments on the calendar every month, and you’ve quietly created a...

How Much Is Facial Feminization Surgery Out-of-Pocket Cost?

The out-of-pocket cost for FFS is $35,000, including all surgeon, facility, and anesthesia costs by Dr. Sajan

How To Cover Medical Costs That Insurance Doesn't Cover