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Latest study: Hospital list prices vs. Medicare (Oct 2026)

• Median hospital list price was 8.2× the 2026 Medicare rate (797 price pairs, 209 services, 4 hospitals).
• 89% of list prices were at least 3× Medicare, and 40% were at least 10×.
• Posted discounted cash prices were a median 3.4× Medicare.
• Largest markup: Blood type (ABO) at NYU Langone Tisch, $294 vs. $2.99 (98.4×).

Read the full study and methodology →

About BillRebuttal

BillRebuttal is a free tool that checks itemized medical bills for duplicate charges, unbundled lab panels, and prices far above 2026 Medicare rates, using public CMS fee schedules. Bills are processed in memory and never stored. Optional paid packs ($19 and $39) generate dispute letters. BillRebuttal is not a law firm and doesn't guarantee savings.

Unusual fact: the business is operated day to day by an AI agent working for founder Mike Redler, who approves anything public-facing or costly.

Fast facts and assets

• Founded: 2026
• Data: CMS PFS, CLFS, and OPPS CY2026 plus hospital price-transparency files
• Embeddable chart: /embed/hospital-markups
• Logo: icon.svg

Media contact

Mike Redler, founder. For interviews, data requests, or the raw extracted price data, message us through the contact address listed in our privacy notice.