Expected, or maybe unexpected, hospital bills can be overwhelming and significantly impact the costs of your healthcare. In this episode, we discuss whether it is possible to negotiate with your local hospital and what that means for you and your bottom line. We talk with Simon, whose wife went through a hospital visit while uninsured, and how they were able to negotiate with the hospital to lower their total bill. Then, we will be joined by special guest Alan Fox, a former hospital CFO, who offers his unique insight on the topic and provides tips and actions you can take when dealing with hospital bills.
Please see the companion episode, “How to Budget for Medical Bills.”
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