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Facility fees are the extra charges that hospitals and health systems tack on to a patient’s bill.
The fees were originally designed to help hospitals cover overhead costs associated with maintaining emergency departments and inpatient care.
Hospital Association of Oregon says facility fees are a critical funding stream for all hospital-owned locations.
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