"Consumers are increasingly turning to the Web to compare medical fees as the economy and less generous health benefits squeeze household budgets," The Associated Press reports. Their efforts are aided in many states by laws that require online posting of medical fees. "More than 30 states have passed laws that require online publication of medical fees by hospitals and other health care providers," according to the AP. But, shopping around can be an arduous task and "even when patients think they know exactly what they'll be paying, unexpected fees can quickly inflate medical bills... 
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