"Doctors around the country have begun charging patients for services that have traditionally been free, according to the American College of Physicians.
The fees range from per-page charges for copies of medical records to $10 or $20 for filling out the forms people need to apply for medical-leave benefits. A few doctors have begun charging patients up to $20 to respond to e-mail questions about their health..."
http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/story.hts/nation/1789889