GP visits will now cost you an arm and a leg as average consultation rates have risen $10 in the past year. Increased prices have seen locals charged more than $100 for an ordinary non-bulk billed GP ...

Bank fees can be a nuisance but they hardly compare to fees hospitals have begun to charge patients – fees often totaling hundreds of dollars. If you’ve carefully examined your bills, you may have ...

With the red tape of health insurance already causing frustration for millions of Americans, doctors are helping to shed ...

In Minnesota, a family received an unexpected charge of over $400 after they took their daughter to the doctor for stomach pain. In Ohio, a man was billed $645 extra for an ear, nose and throat ...

Insurance companies' initiative to reduce high-cost doctor visits could drive physicians to abandon private practice, leading ...

The move has angered some doctors, particularly those who often see older, medically complicated patients in need of more ...

Retirement often brings more doctor visits and unexpected health expenses than we planned for. Medicare covers a lot, but small choices about how you use your benefits can make a big difference in ...

An emotional toll. The survey revealed half of patients reported anxiety or stress after switching, and 16% said they felt ...