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Insurers’ denial rates remain mostly secret to the public. Federal and state regulators have done little to change that.

This article first appeared at ProPublica and was co-published with The Capitol Forum. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom.

“Hotels and third-party booking sites, they’ve basically agreed not to compete on price.”

It’s one of the most crucial questions when deciding on a health plan: If my doctor orders a test or treatment, will my insurer pay for it?

Insurers’ denial rates — a critical measure of how reliably they pay for customers’ care — remain mostly secret to the public. Federal and state regulators have done little to change that.

Many people gave up their gym memberships during the pandemic. But clubs are rolling out great deals this summer.

“There’s been a chronic shortage of primary care doctors for many years and the problem is only getting worse,” said Boston Consumers’ Checkbook Executive Editor Kevin Brasler.

Yes, appliances can be very expensive, but repair bills can also run hundreds of dollars. In some cases, repairs cost half as much as a new machine.

This time of year, mosquitos can really ruin outdoor gatherings. Here is what works, what may not work, and what's worth the money.

When most people go to the doctor for an annual wellness checkup, they don't receive a bill — even for a copay — ever since the Affordable Care Act mandated private insurance plans cover them in full.