Financial Feminist 261. Save Money on Medical Bills and Navigate Health Insurance Like a Pro with Dan Weissmann
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Nov 11, 2025 
Dan Weissmann, a journalist and host of An Arm and a Leg, dives deep into the chaotic realm of U.S. healthcare. He unveils how the system feels rigged, sharing strategies for navigating insurance and medical bills. Listeners learn about challenging unfair charges, negotiating bills, and finding fair prices for care. Weissmann also highlights the emotional toll of medical debt, especially on women, and offers tips on advocacy in the doctor’s office. Get ready to empower yourself in the world of healthcare.
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Healthcare Is A Rigged Casino
- U.S. healthcare is rigged like a casino where big players have the advantage.
- Patients enter with far fewer resources and face finely tuned systems designed to extract money.
Personal Cost Of A Heart Condition
- Dan described his congenital heart condition and how insurance hurdles shaped his career choices.
- He nearly faced $20,000 in tests and learned marketplace plans didn't cover his specialist or out-of-network maximums.
Where Healthcare Dollars Actually Go
- Much healthcare spending flows to profits, high-paid administrators, and costly compliance.
- Industries also pad prices to fight each other and protect profit margins, increasing overall costs.
