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New York has a well-documented problem with its byzantine healthcare taxes, which are frequently overpaid by health plans and employers. It’s only gotten worse over the past two years. Unlike other states that charge fixed fees, such as a percentage of insurer premiums or provider revenue, New York’s HCRA (Healthcare Reform Act) has an extremely […]

Like many people, I first learned about HCRA when I noticed a mysterious charge on my hospital bill. In preparation for my annual physical I had some routine lab work done and, when the bill arrived, I called my insurance company to ask why $11 had been tacked on to the $110 charge for the