Some of the nation's biggest health systems, including the Cleveland Clinic, have begun charging fees for some email correspondence.
According to the New York Times, electronic communications with providers have exploded in recent years, and responses can eat up hours each day for clinical staff. Medicare allows providers to bill for these responses, and many private insurers have followed suit, which can lead to patient co-pays.
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