Tips to Crush Medical Debt: Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington

Send us Fan MailABOUT THE EPISODE: Episode 7 - Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington: Tips to Crush Medical Debt It’s hard to escape medical bills - especially as we get older. Most Americans – even those with insurance – are just one accident or illness away from a lifetime of debt. But what you may not know is a high percentage of medical bills likely contain a mistake. But there are ways you can spot and fix them - saving you money. There are also ways you can possibly “negotiate” your medical debt down. We’re talking methods to protect yourself from unexpected healthcare costs, and crush your medical debt! Our Guest - Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington will lay it all out for us.Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington - BIO Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington 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. She also hosts a weekly radio show on VoiceAmerica by the same name. Dr. Virgie is a former NY1 News health contributor and has been featured on Dallas Fox News, several podcasts, and national magazines. She lives in Westchester County, New York, with her husband and three children. Dr. Virgie’s new book called: “What Your Doctor Wants You to Know to CRUSH MEDICAL DEBT,” debuts May 19th. ABOUT the Book:When Dr. Virgie became a cancer patient, she faced incredibly high medical bills. That’s when she took her insider industry knowledge and put it to work. In Crush Medical Debt, she shares her secrets to help individuals, families, and veterans protect against America’s number one cause of bankruptcy—medical debt. Dr. Virgie’s LINKS:  www.crushmedicaldebt.com Facebook - /Dr. Virgie: What Your Doctor Wants You to Know:https://www.facebook.com/DoctorDiaries  Instagram - @therealdrvirgie  https://www.instagram.com/therealdrvirgie/ LinkedIn - /virgiebrightellingtonmd  https://www.linkedin.com/in/drvirgie/ Twitter - @therealdrvirgie https://twitter.com/therealdrvirgieSupport the showSupport Ageless Glamour Girls™:www.agelessglamourgirls.com        www.linkedin.com/in/marqueetacurtishaynes       https://www.shopltk.com/explore/AgelessGlamourGirls https://www.youtube.com/@agelessglamourgirls      Instagram @agelessglamourgirlsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/agelessglamourgirlsPrivate (AGG) FB Group: The Ageless Café: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theagelesscafeTikTok: @agelessglamourgirlsPodcast Producers: Ageless Glamour Girls™ and Purple Tulip Media, LLC