Press & Media Kit

BillKarma Press & Research

Data, research, and resources for journalists covering healthcare pricing and medical billing.

6000+ Hospitals Tracked
298+ Guides Published
4.2x Avg Hospital Markup
51 States Covered

Research Assets

Linkable, citable resources built from real hospital pricing data. Free to reference with attribution.

Annual Report
2026 Medical Billing Report

Comprehensive analysis of billing errors, markups, and patient rights across all 50 states.

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Data Tool
Hospital Billing Grades

Our proprietary A–F grading system scores 6,000+ US hospitals on price transparency and billing fairness.

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Interactive Map
State Patient Rights Map

Interactive map showing how each state scores on medical debt protections, surprise billing laws, and charity care.

Explore Map

Story Ideas for Journalists

We can provide data, expert commentary, and patient case studies to support any of these angles.

  • Hospital markups in [your city]: we have price data for 6,000+ facilities
  • Which states protect patients best from surprise billing?
  • The cost of the same MRI ranges from $400 to $8,000 — why?
  • Medical debt is the #1 cause of personal bankruptcy — what can patients do?
  • Only 30% of hospitals are fully price-transparent. We grade them all.
  • The 2026 medical billing error rate — what's driving it?
  • How to read your Explanation of Benefits (and catch overcharges)
  • Out-of-network billing: what patients don't know is costing them thousands

Data & Methodology

BillKarma aggregates hospital chargemaster data filed under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule, Medicare fee schedules, and state billing regulations. Data is updated annually. Methodology details are available upon request.

Media Contact

For press inquiries, data requests, or interview scheduling, reach our media team directly. We typically respond within one business day.

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