Moral of the Story with Everyone's Talkin Money Host Shannah Game
June 22, 2023
Hosted by Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington
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Episode Description
The "Health, Wellness & Medical Bills" series 'Moral of the Story' features individuals and patients who share battles won and lessons learned in dealing with the U.S. healthcare system - so you can make sure their time, peace, and money lost doesn't happen to you. In this special episode, top personal finance podcast "Everyone's Talkin Money" host and certified financial planner Shannah Game talks with Dr. Virgie to reveal the definition of a certified money trauma expert, why you CAN negotiate your healthcare needs, and the importance of always asking questions when you're asked to pay for medical care in advance. Also, Dr. Virgie reminds us that other than visit co-pays, in-network providers must bill your insurance first before expecting payment for services, including coinsurance or annual deductibles!
Crush Medical Debt – Medical Bills Uncovered
Thursday at 9 AM PST on VoiceAmerica Empowerment Channel
Welcome to “Medical Bills Uncovered”, America’s first medical money-saving show dedicated to protecting you from becoming a victim of the nation’s #1 cause of debt, stress, and bankruptcy – medical bills. Every week, we make the complex world of medical finances simple – empowering you to save the most money and fight predatory bills to save your home, retirement savings, and financial future. Physician and medical billing insider Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington shares her expert secrets-made-easy and gives you practical tools for affordable medical bills – everything you need so you can save the most time and money and pay off medical bills fast! So, join us on this mission to crush medical debt. Because when knowledge is power – saving you time and money – health is wealth! Tune in to "Medical Bills Uncovered" every Thursday at 9 am Pacific/12 noon Eastern on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment Channel and begin your journey to financial wellness today!
Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington
Virgie Bright Ellington, MD is an internal medicine physician and medical billing expert. A dedicated patient advocate, Dr. Virgie earned her degree at the University of Michigan Medical School and trained at the Cambridge Hospital of Harvard Medical School. After practicing 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. Dr. Virgie is a former NY1 News health contributor and has been featured in Dallas Fox News, several podcasts, and national magazines. Dr. Virgie lives in Westchester County, New York with her husband and three children.
