Hospitals charging up to 10 times the amount for state-mandated test

In a report by the Springfield New-Leader, it has been found that some hospitals in the southwest Missouri region are charging close to 10 times the amount for a state-mandated blood test on infants.

"The state charges $65 for the blood test which includes processing the blood, delivering it to the state lab, receiving the results and billing for the procedure. The state lab fee is set by state regulation, but hospitals can set what fees they decide are warranted to cover the procedure."