How to Save Money on Medical Bills

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How to Save Money on Medical Bills
By - https//www.zdirect.care/
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• Americans are projected to spend more than 4
  trillion on medical expenses in 2020.
• Thats trillion with a T.
• And dont expect that number to fall anytime
  soon. It will actually go up in 2021. But there
  are a few things that are in your control when it
  comes to reducing healthcare costs.
• Direct Primary Care American Fork is one of the
  newest options to help keep costs low. Theres
  probably a DPC office near you in American Fork,
  UT. Here are a few easy ways to save money on
  medical bills in the upcoming year.

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Dont Miss Your Well Exams

• Many people dont see their doctor until there is
  a problem. But regular well exams are essential
  as they help catch any issues before they get
  serious. Visiting your doctor yearly or as needed
  if you have more health concerns saves you money
  by avoiding larger medical problems that require
  specialists, hospital stays or surgery.
• Direct Primary Care can save you tons of money by
  allowing you plenty of access to a primary care
  physician by appointment, online, or text. DPC is
  available in American Fork, UT and many other
  cities.

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Use Direct Primary Care

• Since seeing your primary care physician is so
  important, why not make that as easy as possible?
  With DPC, you pay a low monthly fee for unlimited
  doctor visits. Patients save money by cutting out
  the insurance middlemen.
• Doctors can charge lesser rates as their staff
  doesnt have to deal with the complications of
  traditional health insurance companies.

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Avoid Emergency Visits

• Sometimes emergency care is vital. But
  frequently, smaller health issues can be dealt
  with at your primary doctors office at a
  fraction of the price. Making an appointment
  rather than showing up at urgent care, or worse,
  the E.R. saves a great deal of money and time.
• Additionally, if you have a real emergency and
  need to get to the hospital, have someone drive
  you rather than riding in an ambulance. That trip
  alone may cost you 1,000!
• Be sure to use an affordable doctor such as a
  Direct Primary Care physician to keep healthcare
  costs as low as possible.

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Use Generic Medicine

• When filling prescriptions, always ask for the
  generic brand of drug. Generic drugs are just as
  effective as their name brand counterparts, at a
  fraction of the price. Some medications are free
  with specific insurance plans at major retailers
  such as Target, Kroger or Costco.
• Many people in American Fork and surrounding
  areas can save thousands of dollars a year by
  utilizing generic medicine. Your Direct Primary
  Care doctor will undoubtedly help you save money
  with prescriptions.

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Check Your Bill Carefully

• Medical bills can be long and complicated, but
  dont just whip out your credit card. Anytime you
  face large statements, such as for a surgery or
  hospital stay, ask for an itemized bill. Mistakes
  do happen, and sometimes there is a disconnect
  between nursing staff or departments within the
  hospital.
• A thorough look at your bill will help weed out
  any obvious mistakes, and speak up if you see a
  discrepancy. For instance, occasionally, patients
  get charged for taking medicine that they brought
  from home rather than received from the facility.
  
• Those looking for simple healthcare with no
  questions about billing should try Direct Primary
  Care. You cant get any more transparent than DPC!

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Adopt a Healthy Lifestyle

• Lastly, the best way to save money on healthcare
  expenses is to stay as healthy as possible.
  Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, limiting
  sugar and excess calories to maintain a healthy
  weight will go a long way towards avoiding
  medicine, surgery and long-term health issues.
• Its also vital to get daily exercise to stay fit
  and limit pounds that creep on as we age. Being
  active can also help with flexibility, to avoid
  falls and possible sprains and breaks.

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• Your Direct Primary Care physician is happy to
  work with you to create a healthy lifestyle plan,
  saving you money on medical bills.
• Healthcare costs may be skyrocketing, but a few
  simple actions will help keep things affordable.
  Be sure to utilize your primary care doctor, such
  as at Direct Primary Care in American Fork, to
  stay as healthy as possible and save money on
  medical bills.