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What To Do If You Can’t Afford Insulin?
Diabetes is one of our country’s largest public health crises. 11.6% of Americans are living with the diagnosis. Untreated diabetes leads to blindness, stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, nerve damage, amputations – and of course – increased healthcare costs. But what if you can’t afford your insulin? The High Cost of Diabetes According to the…
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How to Estimate Out-of-Pocket Healthcare Costs – Without or Without Insurance
Healthcare expenses are the biggest potential threat to your finances because, unlike other things we purchase, we frequently don’t know the full price upfront. Even having good insurance won’t guarantee that your out-of-pocket expenses won’t break the bank if you become seriously sick or injured. However, you can shop ahead for most non-emergency services and…
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How Price Transparency Helps Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs
Hospitals and medical providers haven’t always been transparent with their pricing. For decades, it was normal for us to have no idea how much we owed for medical care until the bill arrived. Surprise bills were common. As a result, millions, mostly insured patients, were left in debt. But in recent years, federal lawmakers heard…
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How to Survive the High Costs of Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of men and women in the U.S., accounting for 1 in 3 deaths, and claiming a life every 33 seconds. More than 877,500 Americans die of heart disease, stroke, or other cardiovascular diseases every year. However, as shocking as the statistics are, what’s more outrageous is the sticker price!…