HCCI's research into ER "facility fees" was featured in a USA TODAY article about fees for visiting an emergency room. From the article:
"In 2019, the nonprofit Health Care Cost Institute found that the average emergency room visit cost $1,389, up 176% over the decade. This number only includes the cost of entry for emergency care, not include extra charges such as blood tests, IVs, drugs or other treatments."
Atlanta woman billed $700 after waiting in ER for seven hours