Marshall Allen is a journalist who investigates why we pay so much for healthcare here in America, while simultaneously we receive so little in return. He is the author of “Never Pay the First Bill: And Other Ways to Fight the Health Care System and Win” and he is also the founder of Allen Health Academy, which produces a curriculum of short on-demand videos to equip and empower employees to navigate the healthcare system. Marshall has been investigating the healthcare industry for 15 years, including over a decade at ProPublica. He also teaches investigative reporting at the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York. We highly recommend that you listen to this episode if you’re looking for practical ways to reduce how much you’re spending on medical costs!

Additional links:

• Healthcare resources mentioned – US Preventative Services TaskForce is the site Marshall mentioned where you can objectively determine if a screening or procedure is recommended.
  • GreenImaging – where you can find affordable medical imaging like an MRI, CT Scan, etc.
  • FairHealthConsumer – where you can determine fair pricing for medical services.

• Marshall – And be sure to check out Marshall’s site where you can learn more about what he’s up to, including the Indiegogo campaign to create a curriculum of healthcare literacy videos!

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