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A Hospital Bullied a Mom With an Overpriced Medical Bill. She Bullied 'Em Back.
Leslie Donovan followed the blueprint I laid out in “Never Pay the First Bill” to sue Sutter Health, leading to a refund and cleared balance.
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Yes, You Can Pay Cash for Health Care. Even if You Have Health Insurance
Pam wanted to pay cash for her expensive medical tests but was told she had to use her health insurance. She pushed back and saved about $2,000.
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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
An annual physical was everything except routine
Intentional action and persistence saved Matt DeMichiel $804.
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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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Next Time You Get a Medical Bill, Try These “Three Magic Words”
Hospital prices for working Americans are not rooted in what’s fair or reasonable. You may be able to save a lot of money by challenging them.
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SPREAD THE WORD: My Chatbot Will Help Beat Bogus Medical Bills
The one-of-a-kind tool helped Noel save $577 when he used it on his call with the billing department.
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When My Teenage Son Went to the Emergency Room He Put a Limit on What He Agreed to Pay
You can alter your financial agreements at the emergency room to include "The Battlefield Consent." Write it in to protect yourself from being…
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Cite HIPAA to Obtain Your Itemized Medical Bill and Billing Codes.
The federal privacy law requires medical providers and insurers to give patients their billing records. I've provided a helpful written template in this…
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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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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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Your Money or Your Life
Insured patients are showing up for medical appointments and being told to pay the ENTIRE BILL up front or they won’t get treatment. What should they…
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