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A knee MRI costs $375. Most hospitals charge $2,800.

Most ACA users never hit their deductible. You're paying for coverage you don’t use.

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Updated April 2026

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    The same analysis a billing consultant charges $200+ for.

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    3–10x
    price gap between hospital and standalone facility for the same procedure
    30%
    of U.S. healthcare spending goes to services patients may not need
    73%
    of Americans say insurance delays or denials are a major problem
    CMS Hospital Price Transparency • KFF Health Tracking Poll • Choosing Wisely / ABIM Foundation