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A Hospital Bullied a Mom With an Overpriced Medical Bill. She Bullied 'Em Back.
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Yes, You Can Pay Cash for Health Care. Even if You Have Health Insurance
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The Power of Patient Advocacy
 • Andrew Gordon
An annual physical was everything except routine
 • Andrew Gordon
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Next Time You Get a Medical Bill, Try These “Three Magic Words”
 • Marshall Allen
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SPREAD THE WORD: My Chatbot Will Help Beat Bogus Medical Bills
 • Marshall Allen
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How Much Should a Birth Cost?
Pete Martin and his wife, Katherine trimmed bills of nearly $9,000 from their daughter’s birth down to $4,000 after persistent negotiations with…
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Hospital’s Unjust Enrichment Takes Advantage of a Sick Mother
Chris & Rebecca Kerr challenged payments they had made for a multi-day hospital stay and ended up recouping all of it, saving $1,040.
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Andrew Gordon
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A Hurricane, A Horrible Accident and a Flurry of Bills Over $71K
Robert & Carmel Hohmann share their story about successfully wiping out $71,000 in bills, after a series of misfortunes threatened to leave them more…
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Andrew Gordon
The Power of Patient Advocacy
“I thought I was protecting my wife by getting insurance, but I was actually walking into a financial minefield.”
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Andrew Gordon
A Letter and a Lawsuit Were Needed to Press Pricey Lab Tests
Doug saved hundreds on a series of blood tests with a little research and some self-advocacy
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Andrew Gordon
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The Costs Hidden in a Convenience
How One Patient Saved Money by Looking Into His Prescription Costs
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Andrew Gordon
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An annual physical was everything except routine
Intentional action and persistence saved Matt DeMichiel $804.
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Andrew Gordon
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A Letter from a Fan
The newsletter is powering back up after the heartbreaking loss of Marshall Allen; His legacy lives on and the message remains strong: Be the change you…
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Andrew Gordon
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Secrets From a Hospital CEO: How Big Hospital Chains Suck Money Out of Your Local Community
"There’s a lot of dark corners we need to shine a spotlight on."
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Marshall Allen
Health Insurer Admits “Mistake” – and Still Sticks Disabled Veteran With $110,000 in Medical Bills
Here's the good news: I used money raised from this newsletter's paid subscribers to hire a patient advocate to come to the rescue.
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Marshall Allen
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Huge Amazon Sale of Never Pay the First Bill
The hardcover of my book is priced at $9.50 right now on Amazon - get it quick
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Migraine Treatment Causes Major Billing Headache
Patience and persistence were Holly Granofsky’s cure for the $4,153 problem.
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