I’ve ragged on Forbes before for their health “advice”, but here’s a good one:
Here’s another tip: If you don’t require emergency care, make an appointment with your doctor. Using the emergency room for routine medical care is a good way to start sinking into debt.
“You might get charged $1,000 for walking in the door,” Cecere cautioned.






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