In January, the
Consumer Health Care Blog posted
ten useful tips to help consumers reduce their medical bills. If you haven't read this
article that was originally published on BankRate.com, be sure to check it out.
- Ask your doctor to be your ally
- Compare costs by using CPT codes
- Find friends in the billing department
- Negotiate lower prices, payment arrangements
- Ask if recommended services are necessary
- Explore state-sponsored hospital web sites
- Check your insurance company’s website
- Ask for the Medicare rates
- Go generic
- Sweat the small stuff