Medical Debt Collection: Know Your Rights
It’s 10 PM on a Tuesday night and you just received an aggressive call from someone demanding that you pay them for the back surgery that you had eight years ago. Before you pull out… Read More
Articles by APRA
Medical board moves slowly against addicted doctors
BY DAVID WENNER – Of The Patriot-News. Dr. Jennifer Zampogna showed many signs of having a drug addiction that could endanger patients. Pharmacists noticed. Her staff noticed. So did the state attorney general’s office,… Read More
Medical Pricing Guide
Nationwide Marketplace with Medical Costs Never Overpay For Healthcare Again. Compare prices for today’s most commonly performed medical procedures from over 17,000 medical facilities nationwide for free! Check out the Medical Pricing Guide to know...
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Most Expensive Hospitals
These are the 50 hospitals in the United States with the highest markup of prices over their actual costs. That means that they are charging out-of-network patients and the uninsured, as well as auto and...
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Patient Checklists for Doctor’s Visit
Download/Print the pdf version of the checklist before your next Doctor’s visit. This detailed list will help you to organise all your medical information that is needed by your doctors office. Also, jot down all...
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That CT scan costs how much?
Consumer Reports magazine. Health-care prices are all over the map, even within your plan’s network. If gas stations worked like health care, you wouldn’t find out until the pump switched off whether you paid… Read More
What to Do When Your Insurance & Hospital Do Battle
Patients Caught in the Crossfire. When you’re in recovery from a hospital visit — whether it’s a major surgery, a visit to the emergency room or just a routine procedure — the last thing you...
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Medical Bill Complaint Tool
These days it’s not enough to have health insurance, pay your monthly premiums, and understand your co-pays and deductibles. Check out the Medical Bill/Insurance Complaint Tool to learn more on how and where to file...
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Patient Safety Advocates Urge the Creation of a National Patient Safety Board to Fight Medical Errors
From Consumers Union. A network of patient safety advocates is urging Congress to take steps to improve patient safety by preventing hospital acquired infections and other preventable medical errors. The group, which includes Consumers Union,… Read More
Forms to Help You Protect Your Medical Privacy
Download the following forms to help protect your health privacy. Consent Form : To give to all providers, including health professionals, hospitals, labs, and pharmacies. Ask them not to disclose your health data without your consent. ...
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