by Gail Trauco, RN, BSN, Patient Advocate | Aug 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
Every year, thousands of Americans find themselves with huge unexpected medical bills that they are unable to pay. And every year, health insurance companies find brand new ways not to pay insurance claims. In addition, the drop in income after an illness is about...
by Gail Trauco, RN, BSN, Patient Advocate | Jul 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Medical billing has its own very specific vocabulary. Before you can effectively negotiate your medical bill, it’s important that you know what you are talking about. Let’s discuss a few key healthcare terms to help you understand the medical billing process. Allowed...
by Gail Trauco, RN, BSN, Patient Advocate | Jul 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
According to the Washington Post “many treatment centers do not follow-up with their patients. Their ‘100 percent’ success rate that are cited only applies to those who complete the length of their stay. Even those who boast a more modest ’30...
by Gail Trauco, RN, BSN, Patient Advocate | Jul 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Medical bills that arise from an emergency situation may result in much higher charges than charges for non-emergency care. In an emergency, you do not have time to call your insurance company to ask about what they will cover. As a result, you may find yourself with...
by Gail Trauco, RN, BSN, Patient Advocate | Jun 29, 2019 | Medical Billing, Uncategorized
Soon after a doctor’s visit, emergency room visit, surgery or hospitalization, your mailbox is filled with medical bills. There are bills from the hospital, doctor’s office, laboratory, radiologist, attending physician, consulting physicians, surgeon,...
by Gail Trauco, RN, BSN, Patient Advocate | Jun 17, 2019 | Medical Billing, Uncategorized
Early memories of my local physician in Rolesville, NC are not associated with feelings of love and loyalty. Our community was served by two hometown physicians: one with an office in his home, a Marcus Welby, MD, clone in Wake Forest, NC, and one with a...
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