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TrueFACS Announces the Addition of Nora Johnson and Pat Palmer of Medical Billing Advocates of America
TrueFACS, the leading provider of medical bill compliance auditing, today announced their partnership with Pat Palmer, President and Founder of Medical Billing Advocates of America (MBAA), and Nora Johnson, Vice President of MBAA, both of whom are pioneers in the field of medical bill advocacy.
(PRWeb September 02, 2009)
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Local compay works on cutting hospital bills, solving heath care crisis
CBS 12 News Story October 29, 2009 10:09 PMJohn Bachman
Boca Raton- A local company says it has a simple solution to make health care more affordable for everyone. And all you have to do is let them take a look at your hospital bill. [Read More]
Settled--Sort Of
The settlement with Ingenix regarding bill review practices, while changing the way usual and customary rates are calculated, only addresses part of the problem, according to bill reviewers.
By STEVE MARLIN, who writes about technology issues [Read More]
Financial Prescriptions Seven tips for cutting your medical costs
The recession and souring job market has deepened consumer worries about rising medical costs. But there are things patients can do -- before or after they get sick -- to gain more control of their health-care dollars. Many unemployed workers are finding that individual health plans are not as generous as their work-based insurance. Even those still covered by group plans may face higher premiums and co-payments, and one costly treatment could push them into medical debt.[Read More]
Help for Medical Billing Errors
Overwhelmed by medical costs? It may be time to call in a medical billing advocate. When Steven O‘Shea, 42, a Michigan landscaper, fell out of a tree, his chainsaw cut halfway through his forearm. The uninsured father of four received a $39,000 bill from the plastic surgeon who operated on him. Though grateful for the care, O‘Shea says, "I couldn‘t believe it. How was I going to pay a $39,000 bill?"
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Hospital Billing Errors Can Send You to the Poorhouse
Several weeks after surgery to remove her right ovary, Leann Carrozzo received her hospital bill for the procedure. It was for over $25,000... [Read more]
10 ways to avoid outrageous hospital overcharges
American hospitals are fleecing patients out of billions of dollars annually, and experts say that while some of the overcharges are honest errors, many are deliberate.That‘s because hospital bills are next to impossible for consumers to understand, which means hospitals can hide improper charges behind mysterious medical terminology and baffling codes... [Read more]
For Patients: Medical billing advocates can help you steer clear of costly mistakes
If you don‘t have the energy to deal with high medical bills because you‘re seriously ill, don‘t panic. There are professionals who can help you.A medical billing advocate will comb through your medical bill for errors that cost you more money than you should pay...[Read more]
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