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Claimant: Kevin Hern (R)
Claim: Hospital prices have increased nearly 300% since 2000, outpacing inflation and wages.
Rating: TRUE
Explanation: Multiple reports have found that hospital prices rose sharply after 2000. One estimate placed the increase at approximately 281%, with hospital price growth exceeding both general inflation and wage growth.
Date: 07/23/2026
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Last Updated on July 23, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check