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Report: Wisconsin hospitals charge 25.6% more than Illinois for same in-person care

A new report shows Wisconsin hospitals charge patients 25.6% more for in-person care than Illinois hospitals, even when facilities are part of the same health system.

Published Aug 14, 2026, 1:27 PM EDT | WFMZZ

A report shared exclusively with The Center Square finds Wisconsin hospitals charge patients 25.6% more for in-person care than hospitals in Illinois. The price gap remains even when comparing hospitals operated by the same company across the two states.