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Health care sticker shock has become the norm, but talking to your doctor about costs can help you rein it in

Three questions can help patients get a better handle on drug and health care options. But many Americans still hold back from asking providers for...

10.04.2026 5

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Helen Colby

Insurance warning signs in doctors’ offices might discourage patients from speaking openly about their health

Those signs about surprise insurance charges are intended to keep patients informed – but new research points to a negative side effect.

06.08.2025 5

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Helen Colby