“Cash is King” as the saying goes…especially on certain medical services. If you choose to have a high deductible to save on your monthly premium, it may make financial sense to pay cash for diagnostic testing, blood work and even outpatient surgery. There are websites that can help you find the lowest cash prices. Read more here.

Surprise out-of-network billing and related patients’ costs are increasing among inpatient admissions and emergency department visits to in-network hospitals, according to a study published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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Here is an article explaining how to use Good RX with a high deductible health plan or HSA.

Having insurance doesn’t guarantee you the lowest cost on your medications. This article from GoodRX walks you through the research steps to help you control your costs.

Our goal is to educate you! Read this article about exorbitant hospital bills. You have options! Ask for help. PS – 2nd lesson. Don’t ignore those heart attack symptoms. Take action!