Everyone has experienced the sticker shock of picking up an unexpectedly expensive medication from the pharmacy. Even with insurance coverage your co-pay can be expensive. Or perhaps you haven’t reached your deductible yet and have to pay the full price. How can you save money on prescriptions? Read on! What can you do? There are […]
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What Can You Do to Reduce Your Healthcare Expenses?
In last week’s blog post I wrote about how the United States is the top spender in healthcare, yet Americans are not the healthiest population. A recent survey found that 85% of patients in the US feel care quality has not improved even though they are spending more on healthcare. Medical bills have frequently been cited […]
Why Does the US Spend So Much on Healthcare? Are People in the US Healthier?
A good portion of US citizens are worried about their healthcare costs, prompting many to delay or skip tests, treatments and medications. Since we know how high our own medical bills are, it’s not surprising to learn that in 2016 the US spent nearly twice as much on healthcare as 10 other high-income countries. Why […]
The High Cost of Healthcare is Keeping Patients from Seeking Care
Many Americans cannot afford the high cost of healthcare. It goes without saying that if you have a serious illness, or are dealing with a chronic illness, it will be harder for you to improve, or even maintain, your health if you cannot afford doctor visits, medications, tests and other healthcare expenses. Unfortunately, this is […]
The Shocking Cost of Your Ambulance Ride Might Send You Back to the Hospital!
Why are ambulance rides so expensive? It’s never a good thing when you, or a loved one, needs an ambulance. Whether it’s a car accident or a heart attack, it’s usually a scary event that prompts you to call 911. I know from personal experience that when they do arrive, you are comforted by their […]
Are High Deductible Health Plans Keeping Patients From Getting Care?
No one likes to waste money. And most of us are price conscious. We shop around, check the internet, and ask friends for advice, all in an effort to get the best price on the right product for our needs. However, when it comes to medical expenses, is it wise to forego appointments, medications and […]
Emergency Room Costs for the Uninsured are Alarmingly High
When you or a loved one has to be rushed to the emergency room, the last thing that should be on your mind is whether or not you will be able to pay the bills from the ER visit. However, that concern is a reality for many in the U.S. Don’t ignore this issue – […]
Prescription Plans Drop Coverage for Medications
Have you ever been shocked by the price of your prescription medications – even when you have insurance for medications? How surprised would you be to learn that your insurance plan will no longer cover a drug you have taken for years? Sadly, prescription plans drop coverage for medications. As prescription drug prices continue to […]
Can You Know Your Medical Expenses Before You Get the Bills?
Have you ever been shocked at the price of a medication, office visit or procedure? Can you know your medical expenses before you get the bills? It would be great if you could get pricing information before your doctor orders a medication, test or procedure. However, that can be tricky. The high cost of medical care […]
High Deductible Health Plans Cause Delays in Care
Putting off cleaning your closets is something most people can relate to. Same for washing your windows. It’s easy to understand why people like to procrastinate when it comes to boring or difficult tasks. But why are so many people delaying something as important as medical treatments? Money. And your choice of health plan. It turns […]