Patient Advocacy

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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Cancer costs put treatments out of reach for many

Cancer costs put treatments out of reach for many 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Medical costs are on the rise again. Read about the high costs of cancer treatments that are unfortunately becoming more and more out of reach, not only for the uninsured,…

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Consumer group says spending caps in national healthcare law will bring relief to people seeking medical care

Consumer group says spending caps in national healthcare law will bring relief to people seeking medical care 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

There could be relief for out-of pocket costs under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Under the act, out-of-pocket costs will be capped at a certain dollar amount.  Hopefully, this will…

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More Americans oppose health-care law, but few want a total repeal

More Americans oppose health-care law, but few want a total repeal 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

The nation still appears divided over the Affordable Care Act.  According to the below Washington Post article, a recent poll by ABC shows an even split over those in favor…

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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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Insured, but Bankrupted by Health Crises

Insured, but Bankrupted by Health Crises 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Health advocates warn of the dangers of the underinsured – the millions of Americans who have a basic form of health insurance, but not enough to cover a chronic or catastrophic illness.…

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