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Managing medical debt

Navigating Medical Debt: Insights from Bruce Perry

Exploring Strategies and Policy Perspectives to Alleviate Medical DebtMedical debt is a pervasive issue in the United States, leaving countless individuals and families struggling with financial instability. In a recent session of The Circle, I

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health insurance tax credits

How to Use Tax Credits and Subsidies to Lower Your Insurance Costs

Health insurance costs can feel overwhelming, but understanding how tax credits and

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Health Insurance Plans Comparison

Understanding HMO vs. PPO vs. EPO Health Insurance Plan: Which Is Best for You?

Choosing the right health insurance plan can feel like trying to solve

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Compare Health Insurance Plans

Bronze to Platinum: Compare Health Insurance Plans Easily

When choosing health insurance, understanding the differences between Bronze, Silver, Gold, and

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Choosing the Right Health Insurance Plan: Your Step by Step Guide

Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing the Right Health Insurance Plan

Choosing the right health insurance plan can feel overwhelming, especially with so

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Thinking about a low-cost health plan? Learn the hidden costs and coverage limits to watch out for, so you can pick the best plan for your health and budget.

Low Cost Health Plans: What to Know Before You Choose

Watch Out for “Cheap” Health Plans – They May Cost You More

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Avoid These Three Open Enrollment Mistakes

Open Enrollment: Don’t Make These Mistakes!

Open enrollment is the time when employees choose their benefits for the

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Veterans Healthcare 101: A Simple Guide to Benefits and Eligibility

VA Healthcare 101: Guide to Benefits and Eligibility

Introduction:The Veterans Administration (VA) healthcare system can feel confusing for veterans and

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Medicare Part D 2025: Big Changes & What You Need to Know

Medicare Part D 2025: Big Changes & What You Need to Know

Navigating Medicare Changes for Better Prescription CoverageThe Medicare annual enrollment period is

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Board Certification for Patient Advocates

Board Certification: Elevating the Patient Advocacy Profession

Exploring the Importance of Board Certification for Patient Advocates and Its Impact

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Value Based Healthcare

Value-Based Healthcare: A Guide for Patient Advocates

A High-Level Overview of Key Concepts, Preventative Care, and Payment ModelsNavigating the

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Medicare Part D - Coverage and costs

Understanding Medicare Part D: Key Coverage Insights and Costs

Navigating Medicare can be confusing, especially if you don’t know much about

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Navigating Veterans Affairs Benefits: A Guide for Veterans and Advocates

Navigating Veterans Affairs Benefits: A Guide for Veterans and Advocates

The array of benefits and services available to veterans through the U.S.

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Medicare 101 - Navigating Skilled Nursing Facility Benefits

Medicare 101: Navigating Coverage in Skilled Nursing Facilities

Navigating Medicare can overwhelm both patients and healthcare advocates. Mastering the basics

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Empowering Patients: Understanding Good Faith Estimates

Introduction:Knowing how much medical treatments cost is really important for us as

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Understanding the Katie Beckett Waiver: A Lifeline for Families in Need

Navigating healthcare can often feel like uncharted territory, especially when faced with

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Healthcare Policy Changes & Updates

Healthcare Savings Tip#8: Stay Informed about Healthcare Policy Changes

Staying informed about healthcare policy changes is crucial for effectively managing your

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Navigating the No Surprises Act: A Guide for Advocates & Patients 

Introduction:In healthcare, the No Surprises Act is crucial in protecting patients from

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Unlocking Healthcare Financial Assistance: A Lifeline for Patients

Healthcare Financial Assistance: A Lifeline for Patients

Healthcare financial assistance programs are too often unnoticed:. These programs are hidden

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Utilize Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

When it comes to managing your healthcare expenses, utilizing Flexible Spending Accounts

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Negotiate Medical Bills

How to Save Money on Your Healthcare: Negotiate Medical Bills Medical bills

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Review & Verify Medical Bills

How to Save Money on Your Healthcare: Review & Verify Medical BillsThis

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Prior Authorization Form

Understand Pre-authorizations and Referrals

Navigating the complexities of pre-authorization and referrals is essential for managing your

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Choose Network Providers

How to Save Money on Your Healthcare: Choose Network ProvidersAre you tired

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3 Ways Independent Patient Advocates Change Lives

Independent Patient Advocates Change Lives

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of the healthcare system? Do

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How to Save Money on Your Healthcare

Understanding Health Insurance

How to Save Money on Your Healthcare: Understanding Health InsuranceAre you tired

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Health Insurance: The Ultimate Guide to Your Benefits

Health Insurance: The Ultimate Guide to Your BenefitsUnraveling the World of Health

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Unlock the Power of Independent Patient Advocacy

Introduction In today's complex healthcare system, you may find yourself navigating a

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Demystifying Medical Billing: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients

Medical billing can often be a very confusing aspect of the healthcare

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Coordination of Benefits: What does it mean?

Coordination of Benefits, also known as COB, is a term used in

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DIY Health Insurance Claims

Do you know you can file health insurance claims yourself? YES! You

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VA Aid & Attendance Benefits – What You Should Know

My grandma lived alone for several years after we lost my grandpa.

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Medicare Annual Enrollment: What You Need to Know

 “I’m glad you called and shared this information with me.  Every year

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DOCTOR BILLS: How to Talk to Your Doctor

Over the last few weeks, we’ve talked about how to read your

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Medical Bills: How to Cross-Check

Over the last two weeks, we have discussed Reading Your Medical Bills

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Explanation of Benefits (EOB): EXPLAINED

Last week in Medical Bills, we reviewed the components of a medical

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Medical Bill: Learn How to Read Yours

In Is it REALLY a Bill? We reviewed the process used to

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Are they REALLY Medical Bills?

So you or your loved just received a medical bill from a

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Caregivers: 9 Tips to Succeed From A Distance Today!

According to a 2015 AARP study, 1 in 8 caregivers lives more

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What is an Advance Directive & Why You Need One

According to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary, an advance directive is “a legal document (such

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Health Spending Accounts: Alphabet Soup Simplified

What is the alphabet soup of health spending accounts?  There are FSA’s,

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Patient Safety - A Real Concern & What You Can Do

Patient Safety – A Real Concern & What You Can Do

What is safety?  Dictionary.com defines it as, “the quality of averting or

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What are Surprise Medical Bills & How to Avoid Them

Surprise Medical Bills. Do you know what they are? In fact, do

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How Much Does a Health Advocate Cost?

A good private health advocate is worth their weight in gold when

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Why Tennessee Health Advocates?

In 1997 I was the Admissions/Marketing Director for a 335 bed skilled

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Do I Need a Health Advocate?

If you are facing a healthcare situation that has you confused and

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What is a Health Advocate?

As hospitals are discharging patients “quicker and sicker”, patients and their caregivers

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