You thought that medical procedure hurt? Just wait ’til you see the bill. The average cost of a one-day hospital stay in the ...

Amid rising healthcare costs and shrinking government coverage, two major patient assistance charities have announced a strategic merger they say will help ramp up aid.  | The Patient Advocate ...

The Patient Advocate Foundation and the Patient Access Network Foundation merged March 3, creating the nation’s largest portfolio of financial assistance programs for low- and middle-income patients.

When you’ve got a large hospital bill to pay and limited resources to pay for it, don’t be shy about asking for financial assistance from the hospital providing the care. There are multiple possible ...

Nonprofit hospitals would be required to conduct “a community health needs assessment” at least once every three years and take other steps under the terms of a health-care bill under review by the ...