As of January 1st, 2021, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requires hospitals to share pricing information for cash (self) pay and for common insurers for 300 “shoppable” services. Those services tend to be defined as non-emergency procedures that patients could shop around for in advance of needing the procedure. We’ve outlined how patients can use this to better understand how much their surgery will cost.
HSA vs. FSA: What is the Difference?
What’s the difference between and HSA and FSA? We thought you would never ask! Lucky for you we broke down the difference between the two healthcare savings accounts into an easy-to-follow guide. Check it out!
What is Medicaid and How Do I Know If I Am Eligible?
Medicaid is complicated…even for people in the industry. That is why we sat down with Medicaid Case Manager, Ivy Hardy, to give us the 411 on government program and how to see if you qualify. Check it out!
How to Find Hospital Prices - New Law Requires Hospitals to Post Costs Online
Happy New Years Healthcare Hustlers! We are partying our way into 2019 with info about the latest healthcare bill (woot woot)! Join us in toasting to hospital price transparency by checking out our latest post.
Balance Billing: What to Do When You Get Out-of-Network Bills From an In-Network Facility
Have you ever gone to a hospital that’s in-network and still gotten an out-of-network bill? This recently happened to one of our friends and we helped him hustle his way out. Learn about balance billing and what to do when you receive an unforeseen medical bill.