If you've been dealing with sudden abdominal pain, fever, or changes in your bowel habits, you may be experiencing symptoms of diverticulitis.

If you're experiencing persistent digestive problems like heartburn, difficulty swallowing, vomiting, abdominal pain, or gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, an upper GI endoscopy may be recommended.

When you go through a medical procedure, there are two big things to think about: your recovery and your wallet. Although you might expect certain costs, the bill can shock you with high charges and unexpected fees that were never discussed upfront, making the financial side of medical care as challenging as the medical side itself. This is especially true for procedures like getting a pacemaker or defibrillator.

Breast cancer is a prevalent concern for women, with statistics indicating that approximately 1 in 8 cisgender women in the United States will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Early detection through procedures like a breast biopsy can significantly impact treatment outcomes. Understanding the medical aspect of a breast biopsy is crucial, although knowing the financial implications is just as important.

Before a big procedure like a colonoscopy, patients will likely have many questions about what to expect during the colonoscopy and what the recovery period looks like. But, patients don’t always ask about the cost ahead of time.

Before a big procedure like a tonsillectomy, patients will likely have many questions about what to expect during the surgery and what the recovery period looks like. But, patients don’t always ask about the cost ahead of time.

Before a big procedure like a coronary angioplasty, patients will likely have many questions about what to expect during the surgery and what the recovery period looks like. But, patients don’t always ask about the cost ahead of time.

Before a big event like the birth of a baby, you will likely have a lot of questions. Don't forget to ask about the cost of giving birth ahead of time.

If you're considering a knee replacement, consider the costs too.

With three years of data on four episodes of care, we can start seeing if there are any emerging trends in the health care costs across Maryland.

If you are preparing for gall bladder surgery, don't forget to ask about costs ahead of time.

Before a big procedure like a lumbar spine fusion, patients will have a lot of questions about what to expect during the surgery and what the recovery period looks like. But, are you also asking about costs?