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I'm not saying never pay your bills. What I'm saying is never pay the first bill until you

have confirmed that it's accurate and that it's fairly

priced and then go ahead and pay it.

But if you determine that it's inaccurate and not fairly priced, then what I would urge

patients to do if they're able is to fight back.

Welcome to how to.

I'm science writer David Epstein.

We all know the cost of health care in the U. the US is high, but it's kind of hard to know how

high because medical bills are so opaque.

Try to think of another industry where you buy something having literally no idea how

much it's going to cost.

Often, patients won't even see a bill until they get it in the mail and nervously hold

the envelope in their trembling hands.

And then, hello, sticker shock.

If this sounds familiar, you're not alone.

My name is Rich. I'm 33 years old. I live in the Midwest.

I work as a consultant.

This past year, Rich's fiance convinced him to see a gastroenterologist for some minor nagging

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