Mother faces $7,075 ambulance bill for premature baby's ride, prompts calls for better patient protection.
Caroline Fransen, a mother of a premature baby, faced a $7,075 ambulance bill after a 17-mile ride for her sick infant. This highlights the growing concern over expensive ambulance rides, prompting calls for greater protection for patients. Fransen's insurance company covered part of the cost, and she negotiated with the ambulance company, bringing the bill down to $1,000, which she had to pay immediately.
July 23, 2024
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