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Oct 2022
12m 47s

344: How to Negotiate Your Medical Bills...

CHRIS BROWNING
About this episode
Did you know that 80% of hospital bills have errors? Me neither! Christy Snodgrass, a registered nurse turned advocate and activist, knows first-hand how stressful unexpected and large medical bills can be. That’s why she’s on the show today to share her step-by-step guide on how to negotiate your medical bills and potentially not have to pay a dime.  Keep ... Show More
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