A hospital made a mistake and put hospital bills into my name while I am still under 21 and they went into collections and I was unaware. It dropped my
It would be nice if Americans could declare independence from loony medical bills. But that day isn’t here. Bill Erickson can attest to that. In 2010, he had his right
Self-described “lunatic-fringe disruptors” depict U.S. healthcare like one of Ayn Rand’s dystopias. The $2.7 trillion industry lacks accountability for exorbitant costs. The system incentivizes doctors (and hospitals) to do tests
Although the media buzz around crowdfunding is new, the practice has been around for well over a century. In fact, the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty was crowdfunded, an
Imagine yourself in a bar where a pickpocket takes money out of your wallet and with it buys you a glass of chardonnay. Although you would have preferred a pinot
Despite the focus on making healthcare more affordable, a new study suggests that the cost to treat patients could escalate starting in 2015. An estimated 6.8% rise in costs is
A recent study showed that over half of Houstonians are confused with their medical bills, but that could be changing. Dave Wojczynski, senior vice president of Chicago-based TransUnion Healthcare, said
Growth in health care spending is expected to tick upward next year, in part because consumers who delayed treatment during the economic downturn are now seeking care they postponed, according
Check out the five tips below to help put money back in yours too! 1. Request an itemized bill from your hospital. A recent study found that 80 percent of
