Nearly 40% of Americans are confused by medical bills

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Many Americans experience difficulties in understanding their medical bills, which can lead to frustration or even missed payments. This lack of clarity often results in consumers paying more than they should for their care and not receiving the best value from their health insurance plan. To help reduce this confusion, many healthcare providers are now offering more transparent billing practices and are providing clearer explanations of charges.

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