Health, Wellness and Medical Bills
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Episodes
June 1, 2023 • 60 mins
By the end of this episode, you're going to discover the 5 best expert insider secrets to get out of paying a medical bill - including the #1 thing to do to get out of paying future predatory bills. This is really outstanding stuff, folks! https://crushmedicaldebt.com
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May 25, 2023 • 60 mins
Dr. Virgie reveals what we all need to know when a loved one dies but no one tells us - which adds to our grief and detriment.
At the end of this hour, you're going to remember to do the 3 steps of the only right way to pay EVERY medical bill – no matter to whom it belongs and whether they’re living or deceased, why medical bills is unsecured debt which goes away if there isn’t enough money in your loved one's estate (savings, inv...
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May 18, 2023 • 60 mins
In this super-impactful and enlightening episode, we're continuing our recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month with psychiatrist, life coach, and author Dr. Joanne Sotelo.
Dr. Sotelo shares expert insights and tips you can do right now to boost your mental well-being, what to do to get over the stigma of mental health struggles - particularly when you're high-functioning, and how to know when it's time to get licensed profe...
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May 11, 2023 • 60 mins
In this critically important episode of What Your Medical Debt Doctor Wants You to Know, Dr. Virgie reveals the #1 mistake you're making when you get medical care that can destroy your future! Listen to this, save thousands - and possibly your financial life.
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And, in recognition of Melanoma & Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Dina Strachan, board-certified dermatologist and owner of Aglow Dermatology in NYC...
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May 4, 2023 • 60 mins
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, psychologist Dr. Kristin Carothers returns to join Dr. Virgie to share insights about our society's continued taboo and stigma of talking about mental health issues and suicide, why mental health equals physical health, and what to do if you or someone you love is without financial resources or insurance but needs mental health support and/or treatment.
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April 27, 2023 • 60 mins
Esteemed endocrinologist Dr. Lisa G. Newman returns to join Dr. Virgie in recognition of Defeat Diabetes Month to share the latest in Type 2 diabetes treatment and prevention - now affecting 1 out of every 10 people living in the United States - and most importantly - its connection to the diseases of overweight and obesity.
By the end of this episode, you're going to learn how you can protect yourself from developing Type 2 di...
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April 20, 2023 • 60 mins
At the end of this empowering episode, you're going to know how to get help paying your medical bills - without paying to get help paying your medical bills!
Marshall Allen, journalist and author of Never Pay the First Bill: And Other Ways to Fight the Health Care System and Win joins Dr. Virgie to share a big secret to successfully fight bogus medical bills - for free. You can do this!
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April 13, 2023 • 60 mins
In honor of Defeat Diabetes Month, NYC endocrinologist Dr. Lisa G. Newman joins Dr. Virgie to share the latest research, prevention, and treatment for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
At the end of this episode, you're going to learn a ton about one of the most common causes of disease and dying in the U.S., including which one you can completely protect yourself from developing if you change your lifestyle.
Good stuff!
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April 6, 2023 • 60 mins
Dr. VIrgie celebrates Financial Literacy Month talking about MEDICAL financial literacy!
Her motto? In the United States, without medical financial literacy - you don’t have financial stability.
In this episode, you're going to learn basic medical financial literacy by discovering the top 5 medical money mistakes you're making that's costing you and your family's financial future.
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March 30, 2023 • 60 mins
In this episode of the 'What Would Dr. Virgie Do?' series, Dr. Virgie reveals more expert insider secrets, including how not to get tricked into becoming a cost victim of the U.S. healthcare system and why your health insurance is likely to deny all bills related to car acccidents!
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March 23, 2023 • 60 mins
Dr. Virgie's favorite Emergency Medicine physician, Dr. Kerry Forrestal, returns to reveal the awesomeness of how you can get help if you call 211 anywhere in the United States, the sad and surprising #1 killer of law enforcement for the third year in a row, why the COVID vaccine is like car seatbelts, the reason we should make a big deal of celebrating addiction recovery, and the deadly consequences of an opioid invasion across th...
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March 16, 2023 • 60 mins
In this episode of What Would Dr. Virgie Do?, Dr. Virgie shares why she's on a mission to crush medical bill bankruptcy, and the very cunning and devious real reason why many providers send different bills to you than what they submit to your insurance company!
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March 9, 2023 • 60 mins
In the Health, Wellness & Medical Bills new series, Moral of the Story, Dr. Virgie highlights individuals and patients who share battles won and lessons learned in dealing with the U.S. healthcare system - so you can make sure their time, peace, and money lost doesn't happen to you.
This special premiere episode showcases Health-Wise 360 show host and certified occupational safety and health professional Chrissy Cordingley's life-...
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March 2, 2023 • 60 mins
It’s tempting to rush to get rid of our medical bills by putting what we owe hospitals and providers on credit cards, thinking we can more easily pay them off over time this way.
Dr. Virgie says don't do it - and reveals why paying medical bills with credit can cost you thousands of dollars, higher car insurance premiums, your home, and even getting your dream job!
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February 23, 2023 • 60 mins
By the end of this super information-packed episode, you're going to know exactly what to do to keep your heart happy and healthy!
In honor of American Heart Health Month, cardiac surgeon and author of Stay Off My Operating Table Dr. Philip Ovadia reveals little known secrets about all things nutrition for total heart and body health.
Dr. Ovadia shares a lifetime of personal and professional insights which led him to lose and k...
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February 16, 2023 • 60 mins
In this episode of What Would Dr. Virgie Do?, the regular HEALTH, WELLNESS & MEDICAL BILLS series in which Dr. Virgie reveals how she handles outrageous medical bills in step-by-step detail, Dr. Virgie discusses what to do if you have cold or cough symptoms for 3 weeks or more; why it's critical to do each of the 3 steps of the only right way to pay a medical bill with every bill we receive; and why we never (ever) pay the first bi...
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February 9, 2023 • 60 mins
Valentine's Day is coming, and Dr. Virgie wants to remind you that love is a doing - not a feeling. As Al Green says in his classic song, Love & Happiness: Love will make you do right! Dr. Virgie reveals 3 things to do to protect your future and take care of those you love. https://crushmedicaldebt.com/free-resources https://dollarfor.org
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February 2, 2023 • 60 mins
In honor of American Heart Health Month, we're joined by esteemed Preventive Cardiologist, Dr. Elizabeth Klodas.
Dr. Klodas is the Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Step One Foods, which has helped improve heart health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events for thousands of people with high cholesterol.
Scientifically proven at The Mayo Clinic in the first study done using food instead of medications, Step One Foods is...
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January 26, 2023 • 60 mins
For this last week of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Ali Boak of the Global Center on Human Trafficking returns to talk about human trafficking in especially vulnerable populations. Joined by Global Center on Human Trafficking Communication Specialist and lived-experience expert Christabelle Robinson, Ali reveals more tips on how to spot subtle, not-so-obvious signs of trafficking in children, LGBTQ persons, and those who are ...
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January 19, 2023 • 60 mins
Dr. Virgie says, In the United States, in order to have financial stability, we need basic medical financial literacy.
In honor of Financial Wellness Month, Dr. Virgie reveals the top 5 Things You Need to Know to Become - and Stay - Financially Well.
At the end of this hour, you're going to learn expert insider insights to keep your future safe from financial ruin forever.
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