PATIENT VOICES
The Patient Voices series features everyday Americans who face extraordinary medical bills, which they would have avoided if they could have known the price of their health care upfront.
The Singhs
The Singh family was forever changed when their oldest of three children was diagnosed with leukemia. Without price transparency, they were unable to compare prices and choose the most affordable treatment option.
The Brysons
Carter Bryson was born with a congenital heart condition. The Brysons are grappling with uncertainty for their son’s future because he will need lifelong care, and they are kept in the dark about the price of care until the bills come.
The Fullmers
Trisha and Caleb Fullmer and their two children have endured many medical setbacks. Caleb was born with a liver condition and had two liver transplants before he was five. Their daughter Meg, who was born in 2016, inherited the same disorder.
Cyndy Reddy
Cyndy’s doctors told her she needed a hysterectomy. After the surgery, she was blindsided by the $64,000 bill. She had insurance and thought she was covered. “Nobody told me what the cost would be,” she said. She wouldn’t be in collections if she’d known the price upfront.