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We don't have the luxury of time for hospital fee comparisons when a medical emergency strikes. If we did, we would shop around first for the most cost-effective pricing be... More Details
We don't have the luxury of time for hospital fee comparisons when a medical emergency strikes. If we did, we would shop around first for the most cost-effective pricing be... More Details
Lawmakers have placed pressure on healthcare providers and institutions for transparency with medical fees, however, the information posted online by hospitals is difficult to ... More Details
Medical bills are an inevitable expense and often times patients are ripped off because of mistakes or errors in the bill itself which they failed to recognize beforehand. It i... More Details
As a way to manage finances, many consumers opt for medical coverage with high deductibles. While the reduced expense of lower insurance premiums helps to maintain a balanced b... More Details
By the time a collection agency contacts you about an overdue medical bill, you might have forgotten about the debt or perhaps even hoped the healthcare provider had overl... More Details
In the spirit of protecting patients, hospitals began posting their list of charges online in January 2019 (per the Public Health Service Act enacted by the Affordable Care Act... More Details
Health insurance provides us with a sense of security. We believe it equips us financially to manage health issues from minor to major medical emergencies. But does insurance rea... More Details
Does health insurance terminology seem like a foreign language to you? Does your mind go blank when you hear words like co-pay, deductible, and out-of-pocket expenses? If you... More Details
It can cost you money if you don't review it! What is it about insurance that makes us run in fear or hold up our hands in frustration hoping to avoid the issue? Is it t... More Details
The next time you're at your doctor's office, make sure to request an itemized bill when you leave. Why? You'll want to scrutinize your doctor's bill to check f... More Details
Healthcare providers must often obtain approval, referred to as pre-authorization or prior authorization, from the insurance company before certain treatments, procedures, or medic... More Details