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Medicare Marketing Can Be Shady. Here’s How To Protect Yourself.
Medicare marketing can be aggressive, misleading, and sometimes downright shady. Learn the basic Medicare marketing rules and protect yourself.
Read MoreHealth Insurance Is Hard. Here’s What You Need To Know.
Don’t choose health insurance without understanding the basics. Read about 10 key concepts everyone should know.
Read MoreAfraid Of Surprise Medical Bills? Here’s How To Avoid Them
Surprise medical bills are all too common, even with new rules designed to prevent them. Get tips on how to get your promise of coverage in writing to avoid unpleasant surprises.
Read MoreHow To Manage Covid-19 Medical Bills
If you get Covid-19, medical bills may be the last thing on your mind. But if you need treatment, be prepared for your Covid-19 costs.
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About Covid-19 Testing
Covid-19 testing can be confusing. Read about the different types of Covid-19 tests and when to use them.
Read MoreDid You Get Something That Looks Like a Medicare Card in the Mail?
The envelope says its from Medicare. The card inside looks very official. It’s got your name on it, and a bunch of numbers and letters that don’t look at all familiar. But – can you trust it? Is this new Medicare card for real? Can you use it with your doctor and other medical needs?…
Read More5 Little Words Save Money on Healthcare
‘Tis the season of making health insurance choices, and the nexus of money and healthcare is on our minds. We’re focused on making sure we find a policy that covers us, but doesn’t over-cover us so we pay too much. It’s about those things that can be planned (the drugs we take, the regular medical…
Read MoreHere – Let Us Help You Pay Us Way Too Much!
Just when you think you’ve heard it all…. Now hospitals are “helping” their patients with finances, too. If you don’t give that much thought, then it seems like a great idea. “We recognize you owe us more money than you can afford, Mr. Johnson. So we’re going to help you figure out how to pay…
Read More“Do Not Quote Me”
A few years ago I was at a picnic with a friend who is an orthopedist. The question was raised about whether advice given by doctors is always in the best interests of the patient. “Do not quote me,” was how he began his reply. At least that alerted me that he would give an…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Having Great Health Insurance
On occasion, in a conversation with new acquaintance, they’ll ask me what I do for a living. I tell them I established and run the most comprehensive directory of independent, private health and patient advocates and care managers online, supported by a marvelous professional organization whose members populate the directory. “Independent and private?” they ask…
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