Reesha Ahmed, a pregnant woman in Texas, was charged over $9,000 by her local hospital for routine blood tests. Even after her insurer negotiated the amount down and paid a portion, Ahmed was left with a bill of over $2,000. The situation, which occurred in tandem with Ahmed’s miscarriage, highlights issues with hospitals’ high fees for tests and procedures. After a reporter contacted Texas Health Hospital, Ahmed’s medical debt was waived. This issue demonstrates the importance of patients seeking out cost-effective options for standard tests, highlighting the potential for unnecessary financial burden when using hospital labs.
Everest Ransomware Team Disposes of Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group Patient Information – DataBreaches.Net
Well, mate, you probably wouldn’t guess it, but there’s a right pickle going on over at The Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group (PPMG) in California. Seems