Episodes

In this episode of Moral of the Story: Personal Stories of Financial Lessons after an Accident or Illness, Lauren B alerts us to predatory billing tactics provider representatives use to trick us to pay before receiving medical services. Also, Dr. Virgie's big mistake reminds us of the three top reasons to never pay medical bills with loans or credit! crushmedicaldebt.com

By the end of this second part of Dr. Virgie's life-changing discussion with dyslexia and learning disability specialist Dr. Tim Conway of the NOW! Foundation, you're going to learn why illiteracy is the hidden pandemic; the importance of the nonprofit Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) in helping you get a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for your child with a learning disorder; and the 3 steps in getting free, low cost, or discounted testing and treatment for childre...

By the end of this life-changing episode, you're going to know how to get tested and treated for dyslexia and other learning disorders - whether you're 5 or 50 years old, can't afford private neuropsychological testing, and have no public school support. Dr. Tim Conway of the NOW! Foundation reveals how to get help with the nonprofit advocate organization Decoding Dyslexia in every state in the U.S., why millions of instructional casualties are actually misdiagnosed as learning disorders, and ho...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an important reminder that most of us who live in the United States are just one accident or serious illness away from a lifetime of debt. In this information-packed episode, we're talking about why accidental, critical illness, or hospitalization insurance is a non-negotiable must-have for those of us who can't afford traditional health insurance premiums. Also, Dr. Virgie discusses a recent case of medical identity theft featured in the media - and how to use t...

In recognition of National Recovery Month, we're talking about how to get on the other side of substance use disorders or addiction with detox and rehabilitation - even with no insurance or money. You can do this! And you're NOT alone. Plus, we're talking about this month's Medical Bills Uncovered cases of medical ID theft and fraud - and how to make sure it doesn't happen to you. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 988. If you're not ready or able to speak, please text HOME to ...

In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, personal finance and mental health advocate Melanie Lockert spotlights the dangerous connection between debt, depression and suicide. By the end of this episode, you're going to 1) learn why debt is not a death sentence, and 2) understand that you're not alone - or a loan. For mental health services available nationwide that fits your budget: Open Path Collective.org. If you or someone you know might be in crisis, please: Call 988, go to 988li...

This episode could save your financial life! Dr. Virgie reveals what to do if you're self-employed, in-between jobs or don't have insurance through an employer, and can't afford federal marketplace health insurance a.k.a. Obamacare. By the end of this hour, you're going to learn about protecting your financial future with non-federal marketplace individual plans, direct primary care, catastrophic insurance, critical illness insurance, and short-term insurance. https://crushmedicaldebt.com/

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 you...

By the end of this new episode of What Would Dr. Virgie Do?, you're going to learn the insider secrets you need to know to never get tricked into paying outrageous medical bills! https://crushmedicaldebt.com/free-resources

Awesome endocrinologist Dr. Lisa G. Newman joins Dr. Virgie again to enlighten us about all things supplements! By the end of this special info-packed episode, you're going to learn why supplements sold in the United States do NOT have to be proven effective - or even safe(!), the critical importance of using only USP-certified supplements, and little known but possibly life-changing reasons to talk with your doctor about taking USP-certified vitamin D supplements. Dr. Newman also shares risks a...

By the end of this episode, you're going to discover the 5 best expert insider secrets to get out of paying a medical bill - including the #1 thing to do to get out of paying future predatory bills. This is really outstanding stuff, folks! https://crushmedicaldebt.com

Dr. Virgie reveals what we all need to know when a loved one dies but no one tells us - which adds to our grief and detriment. At the end of this hour, you're going to remember to do the 3 steps of the only right way to pay EVERY medical bill – no matter to whom it belongs and whether they’re living or deceased, why medical bills is unsecured debt which goes away if there isn’t enough money in your loved one's estate (savings, investments) to cover it, and how debt collectors are legally limited...

In this super-impactful and enlightening episode, we're continuing our recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month with psychiatrist, life coach, and author Dr. Joanne Sotelo. Dr. Sotelo shares expert insights and tips you can do right now to boost your mental well-being, what to do to get over the stigma of mental health struggles - particularly when you're high-functioning, and how to know when it's time to get licensed professional help. https://theharmonizedhealer.com

In this critically important episode of What Your Medical Debt Doctor Wants You to Know, Dr. Virgie reveals the #1 mistake you're making when you get medical care that can destroy your future! Listen to this, save thousands - and possibly your financial life. crushmedicaldebt.com And, in recognition of Melanoma & Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Dina Strachan, board-certified dermatologist and owner of Aglow Dermatology in NYC returns to bust melanoma and skin cancer myths, discuss why we all ne...

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, psychologist Dr. Kristin Carothers returns to join Dr. Virgie to share insights about our society's continued taboo and stigma of talking about mental health issues and suicide, why mental health equals physical health, and what to do if you or someone you love is without financial resources or insurance but needs mental health support and/or treatment. https://988lifeline.org https://www.nami.org https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists If y...

Esteemed endocrinologist Dr. Lisa G. Newman returns to join Dr. Virgie in recognition of Defeat Diabetes Month to share the latest in Type 2 diabetes treatment and prevention - now affecting 1 out of every 10 people living in the United States - and most importantly - its connection to the diseases of overweight and obesity. By the end of this episode, you're going to learn how you can protect yourself from developing Type 2 diabetes, why overweight and obesity is not just a cosmetic issue, and ...

At the end of this empowering episode, you're going to know how to get help paying your medical bills - without paying to get help paying your medical bills! Marshall Allen, journalist and author of Never Pay the First Bill: And Other Ways to Fight the Health Care System and Win joins Dr. Virgie to share a big secret to successfully fight bogus medical bills - for free. You can do this! crushmedicaldebt.com/free-resources dollarfor.org patientadvocate.org singlecare.com

In honor of Defeat Diabetes Month, NYC endocrinologist Dr. Lisa G. Newman joins Dr. Virgie to share the latest research, prevention, and treatment for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. At the end of this episode, you're going to learn a ton about one of the most common causes of disease and dying in the U.S., including which one you can completely protect yourself from developing if you change your lifestyle. Good stuff!

Dr. VIrgie celebrates Financial Literacy Month talking about MEDICAL financial literacy! Her motto? In the United States, without medical financial literacy - you don’t have financial stability. In this episode, you're going to learn basic medical financial literacy by discovering the top 5 medical money mistakes you're making that's costing you and your family's financial future. https://crushmedicaldebt.com

In this episode of the 'What Would Dr. Virgie Do?' series, Dr. Virgie reveals more expert insider secrets, including how not to get tricked into becoming a cost victim of the U.S. healthcare system and why your health insurance is likely to deny all bills related to car acccidents! crushmedicaldebt.com/free-resources/

Dr. Virgie's favorite Emergency Medicine physician, Dr. Kerry Forrestal, returns to reveal the awesomeness of how you can get help if you call 211 anywhere in the United States, the sad and surprising #1 killer of law enforcement for the third year in a row, why the COVID vaccine is like car seatbelts, the reason we should make a big deal of celebrating addiction recovery, and the deadly consequences of an opioid invasion across the country that has made marijuana potentially lethal.

In this episode of What Would Dr. Virgie Do?, Dr. Virgie shares why she's on a mission to crush medical bill bankruptcy, and the very cunning and devious real reason why many providers send different bills to you than what they submit to your insurance company! https://crushmedicaldebt.com

In the Health, Wellness & Medical Bills new series, Moral of the Story, Dr. Virgie highlights 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. This special premiere episode showcases Health-Wise 360 show host and certified occupational safety and health professional Chrissy Cordingley's life-saving insights, including 'the obesity tax', the importance of us...

It’s tempting to rush to get rid of our medical bills by putting what we owe hospitals and providers on credit cards, thinking we can more easily pay them off over time this way. Dr. Virgie says don't do it - and reveals why paying medical bills with credit can cost you thousands of dollars, higher car insurance premiums, your home, and even getting your dream job! crushmedicaldebt.com ocrportal.hhs.gov