Who hasn’t received necessary medical care and got a shockingly high bill for it weeks later?
Even with insurance, many Americans will experience this at some point–including one of the most recognizable doctors in the country: the U.S. surgeon general.
Earlier this year, Dr. Jerome Adams – who served as surgeon general for the Trump Administration – received a bill of nearly $5,000 after being treated for dehydration. What was his strategy for fighting it?
On this week’s episode of Well, Now: How to fight back when you receive a surprising medical bill.
If you liked this episode, check out: Ending Racism in Healthcare
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