Medical billing

Hidden charges, denied claims: Medical bills leave patients confused, frustrated, helpless

'Facility fees' – charges assessed simply for having a procedure done in a hospital – are increasingly contributing to surprisingly large bills.

Health care

In their own words: Nine Mainers talk about their medical billing nightmares

To get a clearer understanding of the medical billing frustrations, we invited readers to share their problems.
Health care

How to protect yourself against unexpected medical bills, insurance denials

The system can be a nightmare to navigate. Here's some advice on how to do it.