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New ad spotlights patients hit by surprise medical bills

Patients featured in a new TV advertisement are urging Congress to require transparent, upfront healthcare pricing after receiving unexpected bills.

Published Apr 7, 2026, 3:53 PM EDT | WFMZZ

PatientRightsAdvocate.org released a television ad featuring patients from across the country who say they were hit with unexpected medical bills. The ad urges Congress to mandate upfront healthcare pricing so patients can know costs before they receive care.

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