32 min
04.16.24 Point-Of-Sale Donations / New & Egregious: Medical Facility Fees The Clark Howard Podcast
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Often at checkouts, we’re asked to donate to a cause by rounding up our payment or contributing one dollar. How do you decide when to give? Also, as a result of giant hospital systems buying up practices, you may be charged a significant “facility fee” at doctors appointments. Be ready by asking the right question in advance. Plus, out-of-network charges are being manipulated by private equity, costing patients more.
Checkout Charity: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Medical Facility Fees: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
How To Choose the Best Charities for Your Donations
What's the Best Way To Donate to a Charity?
That spare change you donate at checkout is adding up to millions for charities
A Simple Trick To Paying Off Your Credit Card Faster
How To Open a Roth IRA
This Small U.S. City Was Just Named the Best Place to Retire With No Savings.
The Best Places to Retire in the World
Hospitals Are Adding Billions in ‘Facility’ Fees for Routine Care - The WSJ
NYTimes: In Battle Over Health Care Costs, Private Equity Plays Both Sides
NYTimes: Health Insurers’ Lucrative, Little-Known Alliance: 5 Takeaways
NYTimes: Insurers Reap Hidden Fees by Slashing Payments. You May Get the Bill.
What Is a Backdoor Roth IRA?
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Often at checkouts, we’re asked to donate to a cause by rounding up our payment or contributing one dollar. How do you decide when to give? Also, as a result of giant hospital systems buying up practices, you may be charged a significant “facility fee” at doctors appointments. Be ready by asking the right question in advance. Plus, out-of-network charges are being manipulated by private equity, costing patients more.
Checkout Charity: Segment 1
Ask Clark: Segment 2
Medical Facility Fees: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
How To Choose the Best Charities for Your Donations
What's the Best Way To Donate to a Charity?
That spare change you donate at checkout is adding up to millions for charities
A Simple Trick To Paying Off Your Credit Card Faster
How To Open a Roth IRA
This Small U.S. City Was Just Named the Best Place to Retire With No Savings.
The Best Places to Retire in the World
Hospitals Are Adding Billions in ‘Facility’ Fees for Routine Care - The WSJ
NYTimes: In Battle Over Health Care Costs, Private Equity Plays Both Sides
NYTimes: Health Insurers’ Lucrative, Little-Known Alliance: 5 Takeaways
NYTimes: Insurers Reap Hidden Fees by Slashing Payments. You May Get the Bill.
What Is a Backdoor Roth IRA?
CarEdge | Buy, Sell, and Protect New & Used Cars - CarEdge
Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode!
Clark.com resources
Episode transcripts
Community.Clark.com
Clark.com daily money newsletter
Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275
Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
32 min