“At least 50 percent of the claims reviewed on behalf of DirectPath’s clients contain an error, according to the employee-benefits manager.”

“Simple mistakes can result in higher bills, which means you should be checking every single bill you receive from a doctor or other provider.”

“Mistakes are rampant,” said Bridget Lipezker, senior vice president of advocacy and transparency at employee-benefits manager DirectPath. “In the complicated world of health-care billing, don’t make the assumption that a medical bill is right.”

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