Hidden Charges: Small Items with Big Costs

In this episode, the Empowered Us team discuss surprise bills for seemingly trivial items in emergency rooms. The team speaks with Tracie Ennis, who recounts her experience following a broken ankle, after a pillow but not administered IV were billed to her. The team also speaks with Jared Walker, the founder and Executive Director of Dollar For, an organization that helps people fight hospital bills. Together, they dive into the underlying reasons behind exorbitant hospital costs and explore steps patients can take to reduce their hospital bills. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.