It's National Recovery Month - How to Pay for Rehab!

September 12, 2024
Hosted by Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington

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Episode Description

In recognition of National Recovery Month, we're talking about how to get on the other side of substance use disorders or addiction with detox and rehabilitation - even with no insurance or money. You can do this! And you're NOT alone. Plus, we're talking about this month's Medical Bills Uncovered cases of medical ID theft and fraud - and how to make sure it doesn't happen to you. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 988. If you're not ready or able to speak, please text HOME to 741741.

Crush Medical Debt – Medical Bills Uncovered

Thursday at 9 AM PST on VoiceAmerica Empowerment Channel

Welcome to “Medical Bills Uncovered”, America’s first medical money-saving show dedicated to protecting you from becoming a victim of the nation’s #1 cause of debt, stress, and bankruptcy – medical bills. Every week, we make the complex world of medical finances simple – empowering you to save the most money and fight predatory bills to save your home, retirement savings, and financial future. Physician and medical billing insider Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington shares her expert secrets-made-easy and gives you practical tools for affordable medical bills – everything you need so you can save the most time and money and pay off medical bills fast! So, join us on this mission to crush medical debt. Because when knowledge is power – saving you time and money – health is wealth! Tune in to "Medical Bills Uncovered" every Thursday at 9 am Pacific/12 noon Eastern on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment Channel and begin your journey to financial wellness today!

Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington

Virgie Bright Ellington, MD is an internal medicine physician and medical billing expert. A dedicated patient advocate, Dr. Virgie earned her degree at the University of Michigan Medical School and trained at the Cambridge Hospital of Harvard Medical School. After practicing more than 20 years in primary care and psychiatric settings and as a health insurance executive, Dr. Virgie now helps patients understand complex medical procedures, communicate effectively with their healthcare providers, and avoid financial devastation from crushing medical bills through her WHAT YOUR DOCTOR WANTS YOU TO KNOW series. Dr. Virgie is a former NY1 News health contributor and has been featured in Dallas Fox News, several podcasts, and national magazines. Dr. Virgie lives in Westchester County, New York with her husband and three children.

Episode Directory

October 2024

September 2024

  • 9/26/2024: How to Not Go Bankrupt from Big Medical Bills Listen Now
  • 9/19/2024: What Your Psychologist Wants You to Know about Suicide Prevention Listen Now
  • 9/12/2024: It's National Recovery Month - How to Pay for Rehab! Listen Now
  • 9/5/2024: Debt & Depression - How to Not Let It Happen to You Listen Now

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