Patient Survival Guide
with Matthew Zachary
Welcome to 2026: The Year of the Patient where the sick shall inherit the ballot.
Medical Bill Wrong? How to Find and Dispute Billing Errors Before You Pay
Think your medical bill is wrong? Learn how to compare it with your EOB, request an itemized statement, identify billing or insurance errors, dispute incorrect charges, document the problem, and make sure the balance is correct before you pay.
Got a Surprise Medical Bill? What the No Surprises Act Protects and What to Do When You Need To Call Upon It
Got an unexpected medical bill from an out-of-network provider? Learn what the No Surprises Act protects, when balance billing may be prohibited, how to check your EOB, dispute an improper charge, and where to get help.
Can’t Afford Your Hospital Bill? How to Apply for Financial Assistance
Can’t afford your hospital bill? Learn how hospital financial assistance and charity care work, who may qualify, what documents you may need, how to apply even if the bill is overdue, and what to check before agreeing to a payment plan.
Is My Doctor In Network? How to Check Before You Get Care
Is your doctor really in network? Learn how to verify a provider with your specific health plan, check the facility separately, document what your insurer tells you, and protect yourself from unexpected out-of-network bills.