100 million Americans carry medical debt — and most are paying amounts they legally don't owe. Here's how hospital billing actually works, and how to fight it.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 – $9,000 for 3 stitches
0:20 – 100 million Americans affected
0:30 – The 4 words that cut bills in half
1:00 – How the billing triangle works
1:20 – Why uninsured pay 3x more
1:30 – Surprise billing explained
1:40 – 80% of bills have errors
1:50 – Charity care secret programs
2:00 – Debt collector rights (FDCPA)
2:10 – New 2024 CFPB rule
3:00 – The 4-word phone script
3:10 – Word-for-word script
3:30 – Dispute your credit report
4:00 – Negotiate lump sum
4:20 – Maria saves $33,900
4:40 – Full action checklist
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