How to lower your medical bill?
One Way to Lower a Doctor's Bill
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We're all too aware of the high cost of medical care. So the next time you feel faint at the sight of your bill, The New York Times suggests offering immediate payment in exchange for a hefty discount. You might be surprised (not to mention relieved) at the response.
"In his book, "Secrets of a Stingy Scoundrel: 100 Dirty Little Money-Grubbing Secrets,"ť Consumerist.com's contributing editor Phil Villarreal shares one way to get a lower medical bill.Last year, he was able to knock $1,000 off the $4,000 price of his daughter’s birth simply by asking the hospital, obstetrician, anesthesiologist and pediatrician to each reduce their bills by 25 percent if he paid the bill in full over the phone..."
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