An annual physical was everything except routine

Intentional action and persistence saved Matt DeMichiel $804.

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Matt DeMichiel, a 29-year-old living in New York, had scheduled his annual physical to be proactive about his health only to later find out that it came with a hefty price tag.

Back in 2021, Matt went to New York Presbyterian’s Brooklyn Methodist hospital for his annual check in. As part of this appointment, blood work …