This detailed article explains why our hospital bills are so high, and has some tips on how to negotiate lower payments:
http://healthland.time.com/2013/02/20/bitter-pill-why-medical-bills-are-killing-us/
I saw the author on The Daily Show last night! Thanks for posting the article I was going to try to go out and get the magazine. I can tell you it is all true having worked in the healthcare field for years. Something has to change and soon!