Medical bills are soaring at a time when insurance companies are asking patients to pick up more of the tab. All the more reason consumers should negotiate to bring the cost down, consumer advocates say.
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That advice applies to both the uninsured and for procedures not covered by insurance, such as deductible, co-pays and other out-of-pocket payments charged by hospitals, doctors, dentists and other providers of medical services, consumer advocates say.

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