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flag Runner hit by car receives surprise $12,872 ambulance bill due to out-of-network service.

flag In July 2023, 25-year-old runner Jagdish Whitten was hit by a car in San Francisco. flag After initial treatment, he was transferred by ambulance to a trauma center, receiving a surprising $12,872.99 bill due to the ambulance being out-of-network. flag Anthem Blue Cross denied the claim, citing a lack of pre-authorization. flag Such surprise bills are common, as 80% of ground ambulance rides result in out-of-network billing, highlighting a need for better consumer protections.

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