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Your phone knows you're at the doctor, and data brokers do, too — then profit from it
By Marissa C. Delgado
How the law protecting Americans from surprise medical bills is driving up healthcare costs
Jasmine T. Winters
Jasmine T. Winters
Reporter · King of Prussia, PA
Jasmine is a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and has quickly made a name for herself in local journalism covering community events for the King of Prussia Chronicle. With a keen interest in local history and cultural initiatives, she enjoys sharing stories that reflect the town’s rich heritage.
More from Jasmine →Reporter · Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM · 1 min read
The No Surprises Act was designed to protect people with private health insurance from getting hit with large, unexpected medical bills. However, a small number of out-of-network providers are using the law to extract enormous payments from health plans, which is driving up the cost of health insurance.
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