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The $2.7 Trillion Medical Bill

The $2.7 Trillion Medical Bill 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

The fragmented health care market in the United States has driven up costs, putting deep economic strains on consumers and the country. The Affordable Care Act promises to help Americans…

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Rising Health Costs Are a Top Financial Concern of the Affluent

Rising Health Costs Are a Top Financial Concern of the Affluent 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Affluent consumers confirm that health care cost in not just a top of mind concern, it is the top concern. The Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management study quoted in this article…

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Sixteen percent of Americans unable to pay medical bills, according to Consumer Reports’ Trouble Tracker Index

Sixteen percent of Americans unable to pay medical bills, according to Consumer Reports’ Trouble Tracker Index 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Medical Cost Advocate recently appeared in the September issue of Consumer Reports. One of the key points of this article is the assertion that consumers should line up a medical…

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Care costs continue brisk growth in 2011

Care costs continue brisk growth in 2011 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Another study revealing the ever increasing rise in healthcare costs. Tell us something we don’t know. Will costs ever level off and maybe even decrease or is that just wishful…

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A Guide Through a Medical Wilderness

A Guide Through a Medical Wilderness 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

  As the government churns through health care reform, the media has realized that consumers can negotiate their health care with doctors and hospitals.  The article indicates that it is best…

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Enlisting Help for a Lower Bill

Enlisting Help for a Lower Bill 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

A great article from The New York Times Online that talks about the many challenges people face when sick, underinsured or have no insurance.  Here is a list of steps…

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Tallying the Cost to Bring Baby Home

Tallying the Cost to Bring Baby Home 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Another informative article from the Wall Street Journal about the lack of pricing transparency and how difficult it is for consumers to get an estimate of charges, understand the cost,…

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Medical Advocates Save Money on Medical Bills

Medical Advocates Save Money on Medical Bills 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

The error rate in medical bills is astoundingly high. Fully 8 out of 10 medical bills contain errors of various kinds. At Medical Cost Advocate we believe there is no…

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