A Missouri hospital demanded more money after her husband died

By Nomin Ujiyediin,

Paris Rex Norvell

Published September 5, 2023 at 4:00 AM CDT

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Eloise Reynolds, a resident of Olivette, Missouri, encountered a perplexing reality in medical billing: Providers can come after patients for more money well after a bill has been paid.

Eloise Reynolds, a resident of Olivette, Missouri, encountered a perplexing reality in medical billing: Providers can come after patients for more money well after a bill has been paid. Samantha Liss, Midwest correspondent for KFF Health News, reports.

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