Doctors' Offices Impose "Hospital Fees" for Non-Hospital Care, Raising Patient Costs

A report reveals a growing trend where doctors' offices, especially those linked to hospital systems, charge patients elevated "hospital facility fees" for routine care not provided in a hospital. This practice can increase patient out-of-pocket costs tenfold for visits. Insurers and lawmakers are now examining methods to curb these charges, which providers defend as essential for financial stability.