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Cancer Clinic Costs Skyrocket After Buyout | Des Moines News
When UI Health bought Mission Cancer + Blood, patients got a rude surprise: routine visits that once cost $50 now hit $500—or even $5,000—because the clinic is now billed at hospital rates with hidden facility fees. This isn’t an Iowa anomaly—it’s a nationwide trend where hospital mergers drive up costs, forcing patients to skip care or face financial ruin. Many were never notified of the change, turning promises of improved care into a costly bait-and-switch. The bigger question? How do we ensure healthcare stays affordable and transparent when institutions claim to serve the public good?…
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