Negotiate medical bills

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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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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Out-of-network Insurance Practices Face Scrutiny

Out-of-network Insurance Practices Face Scrutiny 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Great article from The Washington Post about the investigation into deliberate low-balling of out of network reimbursements for consumers.  Accountability and transparency is needed in how insurance companies determine out-of-network…

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Bargaining Down the Medical Bills

Bargaining Down the Medical Bills 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Below is a recent New York Times article suggesting that consumers take responsibility for lowering the cost of their health care bills.  Most consumers find it difficult to negotiate with…

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In California, Pricey Insurance Plans Get Pricier

In California, Pricey Insurance Plans Get Pricier 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Buyer beware! Americans are feeling the squeeze of rising health care costs including insurance. It’s no news that the number of uninsured continues to rise as health insurance becomes unaffordable.…

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