"Across the country, hospitals have started charging for self-administered questionnaires — brief surveys that screen for depression, food insecurity, domestic violence or other risks, said Caitlin Donovan...The screenings are supposed to flag patients who need extra support, but many people don’t learn about any potential fees until the bill arrives."
https://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2025/12/08/hospitals-charge-fee-for-questionnaire-you-filled-out/
#healthcare #clinics #hospitals #surveys #screenings #SDOH #MentalHealth #FoodInsecurity #housing #MedicalBills
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