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Clinical trials are essential for advancing patient care. But costs discourage some participants.

There's a misperception among some patients that clinical trials mean free care - not so.

Rob Maliff was surprised to receive a $1,500 bill related to a pancreatic cancer study he was part of. He was able to get the charge resolved, but would have had to drop out if not, Friday May 10, 2019
Rob Maliff was surprised to receive a $1,500 bill related to a pancreatic cancer study he was part of. He was able to get the charge resolved, but would have had to drop out if not, Friday May 10, 2019Read moreDAVID SWANSON / Staff Photographer
    by Sarah Gantz
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