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Many people don't dispute potential errors on their medical bills because they feel it's ineffective.
A new study shows patients can often reap financial benefits by disputing charges that seem erroneous.
University of Southern California study: About 26% of people who called because they disagreed with a charge or couldn't afford to pay it got their medical bill corrected after the outreach.
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