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Our newsletter sums up and shares the practical lessons we’ve learned about surviving the health care system, financially.
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March 31, 2022
On avoiding a giant ER bill
Our best tips for the worst rip-off in health care.
March 16, 2022
Fun updates: Buying drugs and insurance
You are not alone. Even the smartest experts get socked.
March 1, 2022
How to avoid (some of) the worst prescription-drug ripoffs
GoodRx, carefully considering Canada, and other tools can help…sometimes.
February 16, 2022
How to avoid over-paying for tests
You can often shop around and save $$. It should be easier, and it shouldn’t be necessary.
February 2, 2022
The bonus benefit in the No Surprises Act
Here's how to get some idea of what you'll be charged for a health care encounter. Plus, more caveats, of course.
January 19, 2022
Know your (new) rights under the No Surprises Act…
We’ll have to be @#$% vigilant about enforcing them. Here’s the plan.
January 11, 2022
How to track down COVID tests using bots
Plus a thank you, in playlist form.
January 5, 2022
How do I avoid paying through the nose for a COVID test?
The bad news: It’s possible to get socked with a four-figure bill. The good news: It’s possible to avoid that.
December 14, 2021
For your holiday giving list
Help other people deal with the horrible cost of health care.
December 7, 2021
Why health insurance actually sucks
Insurance companies are terrible at their job. And we pay for their incompetence.
November 30, 2021
Buying your own health insurance? Healthcare.gov. Full stop
Health insurance you can buy on healthcare.gov is crappy in the usual ways. Everything else is worse.
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