Medical Cost Reduction

Same Doctor Visit, Double the Cost

Same Doctor Visit, Double the Cost 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Read about an alarming trend concerning physician practices that will most likely result in greater out of pocket costs to you. Consumers beware; you may pay more for your doctor’s…

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Hospital Bills Disputed by Patients

Hospital Bills Disputed by Patients 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

As the Health Care Reform Act is implemented over the next two years there will continue to be disputes between Insurers and providers regarding payment. Providers often take large discounts…

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Three Ways to Slash Your Medical Bills

Three Ways to Slash Your Medical Bills 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Medical Cost Advocate’s CEO Derek Fitteron was recently interviewed for Fox Business. Read the following BLOG post to learn more about reducing medical costs. Dont forget to negotiate your medical bills and…

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Healthcare Costs Top $20K Per Family

Healthcare Costs Top $20K Per Family 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Here’s some more discouraging news: Healthcare for a family of four now costs as much as small family sedan. For many consumers the price to pay is too much. Even…

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Medical Cost Advocate Nominated for Health Care Heroes Award

Medical Cost Advocate Nominated for Health Care Heroes Award 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Medical Cost Advocate, Inc. has been named a finalist in the corporate achievement category in the 2012 NJBIZ Healthcare Heroes awards program. The Healthcare Heroes awards program honors individuals and…

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Billing Errors in Health Care Abound as System Heads for More Complexity

Billing Errors in Health Care Abound as System Heads for More Complexity 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

New coding requirements may create even more disarray in an already complex industry. The result could leave consumers with a greater sense of confusion in understanding medical bills. Written by:…

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Insurers Alter Cost Formula, and Patients Pay More

Insurers Alter Cost Formula, and Patients Pay More 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Beware of even greater out-of-pocket healthcare costs. Read the following article and learn how insurers are shifting the cost of out-of-network care to consumers. Doug Benz / The New York…

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Health care mandate is about personal responsibility

Health care mandate is about personal responsibility 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Is ObamaCare dead? The decision lies with the Supreme Court which is expected to rule sometime in June. Onething is for certain, the current model of paying for and subsidizing…

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Insurance companies to blame for 'surprise' medical bills: state report

Insurance companies to blame for 'surprise' medical bills: state report 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Are you paying more for healthcare even when using an in-network provider? A recent report from the Department of Financial Services in New York State found that an alarming amount…

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Medical Debts Put Patients at Risk of Financial Collapse

Medical Debts Put Patients at Risk of Financial Collapse 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

The crisis of American health care is not limited to uninsured people, unable to pay for their care. This article shows a deepening problem of working people with insurance unable…

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