Tips to Crush Medical Debt: Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington

We're republishing this episode from 2022, in light of the U.S. government announcing the first 10 costly prescription drugs, for which Medicare will negotiate prices.  It’s hard to escape medical bills - especially as we get older. Most Americans – even with insurance – are just one accident or illness away from a lifetime of debt. However, a high percentage of medical bills likely contain a mistake.  We’re talking ways to crush medical debt, with Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington.                                                                                          Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington is an internal medicine physician and medical billing expert.
After practicing for more than 20 years in primary care and psychiatric settings and as a health insurance executive, Dr. Virgie now helps patients understand complex medical procedures, communicate effectively with their healthcare providers, and avoid financial devastation from crushing medical bills through her "What Your Doctor Wants You to Know" series.  She's the author of "What Your Doctor Wants You to Know to CRUSH MEDICAL DEBT" and the host of the weekly "Crush Medical Debt - Medical Bills Uncovered" show on the VoiceAmerica radio network and more than 30 of your favorite podcast platforms.  https://www.facebook.com/crushmedicaldebt https://www.instagram.com/crushmedicaldebt   https://www.linkedin.com/in/drvirgie