Named for investigative journalist and health care reformer Marshall Allen (1972–2024), our mission is to help Americans fight back against unfair medical costs and reduce the burden of medical debt.

Honoring Marshall’s Legacy

Marshall dedicated his career to exposing health care injustices and empowering people with practical strategies to push back. A tireless reformer, he combined idealism with pragmatism, advocating for fairness in a system that often preys on the vulnerable.

Continuing the Mission

After Marshall’s passing in May 2024, his colleagues and family launched the Marshall Allen Project, a Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, to carry forward his work.

What We Do

We equip working Americans and employers with knowledge, strategies, and tools to lower health care costs.

By taking control of our health care spending, we can:

  • Help consumers save money on medical expenses

  • Lower insurance premiums for businesses

  • Reduce wasteful healthcare spending

Resources & Tools

  • Never Pay the First Bill – Marshall’s book remains a must-read guide.

  • The Marshall Allen Project Newsletter – Real-life success stories of people using Marshall’s tactics.

  • The MAC (Marshall Allen Clone) – An AI-powered guide based on Marshall’s teachings, available for free at marshallallenproject.org.

  • Never Pay Pathway Video Series – Educational videos for individuals and businesses.

  • Patient Advocates – As funding allows, we will provide advocates and legal aid to help fight the unfair medical bills of our readers.

Support Our Work

The Marshall Allen Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded by donations, grants, and partnerships. Your support helps make these resources free for individuals. If you or your organization would like to contribute, please contact Sonja Allen [sonja@marshallallen.com].

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100 million Americans are burdened by medical debt. But it doesn’t need to be that way.

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My book, "Never Pay the First Bill: And Other Ways to Fight the Health Care System and Win," shows individuals and employers how they can push back against the high cost of health care.