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10 Things to Know Before Your Doctor’s Appointment or Hospital Visit
It has been estimated that hospitals in the U.S. overcharge their patients by about $10 billion every year. Tens of thousands of patients are paying markups of 100 or even 1,000 percent annually without even realizing it. Don’t let yourself fall into this trap—follow the steps below to dodge unnecessary charges and only pay what…
Los Angeles Times Article Featuring Pat Palmer
The Los Angeles Times has recently published an article featuring Pat Palmer of Medical Billing Advocates of America entitled “When Insurers Don’t Pay for Surgery“, written by Lisa Zamosky. The article tells the story of a man who was denied payment from his health insurance for a necessary surgery which previously had been approved, but…
8 Common Claim Denials and How to Appeal Them
When your health insurance claims are denied, it is well worth your while to contest your insurer. According to the Department of Labor, one claim in seven made under employer health plans is denied. However, if you appeal your insurer’s denials, you have about a 50/50 chance of winning. Sometimes, the denial stems simply from…