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Hidden costs of emergency care can surprise patients

Emergency room visits often generate multiple unexpected bills from hospitals, physicians and ambulance services, leaving patients with significant out-of-pocket costs even when insured.

Published Oct 4, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Emergency room visits often result in multiple unexpected bills from hospitals, doctors and ambulance services. Those separate charges can leave even insured patients facing high out-of-pocket costs.