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Film Festival RadioMovies Saving Pets Film Festival (founders) Max Ellington & Dr. Virgie Bright EllingtonThe upcoming Movies Saving Pets Film Festival is set to make its world premiere on August 16, 2025, in Dobbs Ferry, NY at the Look Dine-In Cinemas Dobbs Ferry. Founded by Max Ellington and Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, the festival celebrates films that spotlight the bond between humans and animals, with a mission to raise awareness and support for pet rescue and adoption initiatives.
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2025-08-0527 min
Steadfast Care PlanningHow To Crush Medical Debt with Dr. Virgie Bright EllingtonSend us a textCrushing Medical Debt! đĽđ¸Have you ever been overwhelmed by astronomical medical bills? You're not alone! Today's convo is with Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, an expert on navigating medical debt, and she has some game-changing advice. đŠşđ Medical bills are the leading cause of debt & bankruptcy in the U.S.â& they don't discriminate by age. If you're over 18, you're at risk. But guess what? Dr. Virgie says there's hope, & she's armed with 3 life-saving steps to tackle those bills! đŞđ Step 1: Get a REAL bill. Demand a copy with CPT codes, just like whatâs sent...2025-03-0432 min
FI Minded: Achieve Financial Independence & Have Fun Doing ItDo You Know You Can Negotiate Your Medical Bills? Hereâs how. | E161 Dr. Virgie Bright EllingtonIn todayâs conversation, we will learn how to negotiate your medical bills. Wait, you can do that?Yeah, this was new to me too. Maybe it was the confusing medical jargon or the assumption that hospitals charge fair prices, but negotiating never crossed my mindâŚand you know I love to negotiate just about everything.Not only should you be negotiating your medical bills, you should be scrutinizing them for errors. As youâll learn in this episode, 80% of medical bills have errors, and go figure, they almost always work out in the favor of the...2025-02-2637 min
Frugal Friends PodcastNegotiating Medical Bills with Dr. Virgie Bright EllingtonYou didnât see those surprise medical charges coming, but somehow they always seem to show up when you least expect themâand letâs be real, theyâre the last thing you need. In this episode, Jen and Jill are joined by Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, author of What Your Doctor Wants You to Know, to show you how to handle those surprise charges, negotiate bills, and get medical debt off your credit report. đď¸ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/4flsoWS đ Pre-order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast đ Want to save...2024-12-241h 11Frugal Friends PodcastNegotiating Medical Bills with Dr. Virgie Bright EllingtonYou didnât see those surprise medical charges coming, but somehow they always seem to show up when you least expect themâand letâs be real, theyâre the last thing you need. In this episode, Jen and Jill are joined by Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, author of What Your Doctor Wants You to Know, to show you how to handle those surprise charges, negotiate bills, and get medical debt off your credit report. đď¸ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/4flsoWS đ Pre-order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast đ Want to save...2024-12-241h 11
Empower HER MoneyEpisode 354: Homeownership vs. Renting: Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington on Building WealthIs buying a home still the best path to financial stability? Angela Duncan and Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington break down the evolving views on homeownership and share practical tips for building generational wealth. From navigating the housing market to preparing for future financial success, this episode of the Empower HER Money Podcast is packed with advice to help you take control of your financial future. Donât miss these empowering insights!2024-11-2222 min
The Clever Girls Know Podcast With Bola Sokunbi345: Key Financial Tips to Crush Your Medical Debt Without Going Bankrupt With Dr. Virgie Bright EllingtonOn this episode, Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, shares key financial tips to help you crush your medical debt without going bankrupt! Â Dr. Virgie is an internal medicine physician, former health insurance executive, and principal of Crush Medical Debt Financial Wellness, which helps 100 million American healthcare cost victims struggling with the nationâs #1 cause of debt and bankruptcy â medical bills. After practicing for more than 20 years in primary care and psychiatric settings and as a medical billing expert, Dr. Virgie now helps patients avoid financial devastation from crushing medical bills through her "What Your Doctor Wants You t...2024-10-081h 00
Wealth B-HersEscaping the Money Maze: Dr. Virgieâs Strategies for Financial Clarity Part 2What if understanding your medical bills could transform your financial health? Continuing the discussion from a previous session, Dr. Felecia Froe welcomes Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington to delve further into the complex world of medical debtâa challenge many face but few navigate successfully. This episode unveils how deceptive billing practices can ensnare patients and offers strategies to shield yourself and your family effectively. Expect a blend of detailed discussions, poignant personal stories, and actionable advice designed to change how you interact with the healthcare system.  We invite you to listen to the full conversation and...2024-07-1741 minWealth B-HersEscaping the Money Maze: Dr. Virgieâs Strategies for Financial Clarity Part 1How can understanding medical debt change your financial future? Join host Dr. Felecia Froe as she welcomes Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, who shifted her career from treating patients to fighting medical debt, a crisis affecting millions of Americans. Together, they explore the hidden intricacies of medical costs and insurance, revealing how to navigate, negotiate, and neutralize the burden of overwhelming bills. Listeners will gain strategic insights into turning their financial vulnerabilities into strengths, armed with knowledge directly from a seasoned expert in the field.  If you've ever worried about medical bills or felt puzzled by in...2024-07-1031 min
The Steve Harvey Morning ShowDr. Virgie Bright Ellington, MD discusses how to CRUSH MEDICAL DEBT.Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, MD,  An internal medicine physician and medical billing expert. The discussion focuses on the complexities of health insurance, financial risks tied to medical expenses, and strategies to protect oneself from crushing medical debt. Key Highlights: Introduction to the Show:Rushion McDonald sets the stage for conversations about financial empowerment, entrepreneurship, and learning from successful professionals. Guest Introduction â Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington: She has extensive experience in primary care, psychiatry, and heal...2024-06-1328 minMoney Making Conversations Master ClassDr. Virgie Bright Ellington, MD discusses how to CRUSH MEDICAL DEBT.Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, MD,  An internal medicine physician and medical billing expert. The discussion focuses on the complexities of health insurance, financial risks tied to medical expenses, and strategies to protect oneself from crushing medical debt. Key Highlights: Introduction to the Show:Rushion McDonald sets the stage for conversations about financial empowerment, entrepreneurship, and learning from successful professionals. Guest Introduction â Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington: She has extensive experience in primary care, psychiatry, and heal...2024-06-1328 min
Mommy Heal ThyselfCrush Medical DebtToday's Valuable Free Resources/Links: https://crushmedicaldebt.com/free-resources/SummaryIn this episode, I introduce you to Dr Virgie Bright Ellington.Dr Ellington is a board-certified internal medicine physician, former health insurance executive, medical billing expert, award-winning author, speaker, and radio show host, but it wasnât until she became a two-time cancer patient that she discovered why medical bills are the #1 cause of debt, stress, and bankruptcy,She is the principal of evidence-based and award-winning Crush Medical Debt Financial Wellness, which helps individuals, military veterans, and employees struggling with medical bi...2024-01-2233 min
Money Talk With Tiff3 Most Common Types of Healthcare Fraud with Angel Cellucci | Ep. 287Are you worried about healthcare fraud and abuse? You're not alone! Recently, Tiffany Grant introduced guest Angel Cellucci, a specialist in identifying and preventing medical billing fraud and abuse.They discussed the three most common types of billing fraud: double-billing, upcoding, and billing for services not received. Angel also shared her DOVE framework, which will help you get organized and verify details against your medical bills in order to avoid overpaying. About Our GuestAngel Cellucci has been a dedicated healthcare professional for over 20 years. With the knowledge and passion of a true a...2023-12-2129 min
Money Making ConversationsDr. Virgie Bright Ellington, MD, is the author of "What Your Doctor Wants You to Know to CRUSH MEDICAL DEBT."Rushion interviews Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, MD, an internal medicine physician and medical billing expert. After practicing for 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-10-2633 min
Afford AnythingHow to Handle Medical Bills, with Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington#466: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reported in 2022 that medical debt is the most common reason to get a debt collector call. A Census Bureau study in 2021 found nearly 1 in 5 households (19%) couldnât pay for medical care when it was needed.These statistics underscore the fact that the potential for unforeseen medical expenses to negatively impact our lives is ENORMOUS.Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, a medical billing expert and author of âWhat Your Doctor Wants You to Know to Crush Medical Debt,â joins us for todayâs episode to discuss the thorny topic of medical expenses.The...2023-10-1257 min
AGELESS GLAMOUR GIRLS (AGG) PODCASTTips to Crush Medical Debt: Dr. Virgie Bright EllingtonSend us a textWe're republishing this episode from 2022, in light of the U.S. government announcing the first 10 costly prescription drugs, for which Medicare will negotiate prices. Itâs hard to escape medical bills - especially as we get older. Most Americans â even with insurance â are just one accident or illness away from a lifetime of debt. However, a high percentage of medical bills likely contain a mistake. Weâre talking ways to crush medical debt, with Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington.                                              Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington is an internal medicine physician and medical billing expert.After practicing for more than 20 years in primary c...2023-08-3026 min
How to MoneyAvoid & Combat Crushing Medical Debt w/ Dr. Virgie #716Our guest today has a three step process that will ensure that youâre paying as little as possible for your medical care! This is good to know because the leading cause of personal bankruptcy is⌠you guessed it, medical bills! An estimated 100 million Americans have amassed nearly $200 billion in medical debt, and nearly 1 in 5 adults have medical debt in collections according to a study by the Journal of the American Medical Association. And thatâs why weâre happy to have Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington joining us today- as a doctor and an insurance executive, she has had an insid...2023-08-3047 min
Get Savvy...Demystifying HealthcareEpisode 40: Crushing Medical Debt with Virgie Bright Ellington MDSend us a textIn the depths of the healthcare system, a seasoned physician discovered a shocking truth that would change her perspective forever. From healer to patient, Virgie Bright Ellington MD witnessed firsthand the dark side of medical billing and exploitation. Her encounter with a vulnerable roommate ignited a fire in her soul, fueling a mission to unravel the complexities of medical financial literacy. What she uncovered was beyond her wildest imagination, leaving her questioning everything she thought she knew. Brace yourself as we delve deep into the twisted world of medical bi...2023-08-0154 min
Secrets of SuccessDr. Virgie Bright Ellington - Crush Medical DebtBill Horan talks with Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, author of CRUSH MEDICAL DEBT. Dr. Ellington will discuss why 60% of bankruptcies in America are caused by medical debt, why she warns us that patients who don't have medical insurancepay retail, why we should never sign a payment agreement or plan without seeing the actual bill and how 90% of medical bills contain errors.2023-07-2427 min
Stay Off My Operating TableReflections and Insights on Metabolic Health and Dietary Breakthroughs - #100And before we know it, we're now on our 100th episode! Let the confetti fly! From metabolic health awareness to actually getting more than enlightening conversations, and breakthroughs with the most fascinating guests, our hearts are filled with gratitude to reach this significant point. None of this would have been possible without you, our incredible listeners. We have now formed a community to help and build each other out, making sure we stay off Dr. Ovadia's operating table.We dedicate this episode to all our guests who made an impact on this podcast. Their expertise, personal stories...2023-07-1840 min
ART of Feminine NEGOTIATION162: Negotiating to Avoid Debt in our Healthcare SystemMedical emergencies can happen unexpectedly, leaving patients with immediate healthcare needs. How can individuals best prepare themselves financially for unforeseen medical situations without incurring overwhelming debt? Join us! Your host, Cindy Watson, will be interviewing Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington. Cindy and Dr. Virgie will be talking about âNegotiating to Avoid Debt in Our Healthcare Systemâ.  Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington is an internal medicine physician and medical billing expert. With over 20 years of experience in primary care, psychiatric settings, and as a health insurance executive, Dr. Virgie is a determined patient advocate.  She has...2023-07-1742 min
Money Talk With TiffTips For Managing Your Medical Bills When You Have a Chronic Illness | Ep. 242Are you or someone you love living with a chronic disease (1 in 3 people do)? If so, then medical bills and expenses can be a headache. Join us as we explore different ways to manage the costs of chronic diseases, including negotiating with medical providers and insurance companies, going directly to pharmaceutical manufacturers for discounts, bargaining for services and skills, and applying for financial assistance. Learn the tips you need to help make living with chronic disease more affordable! About Our Guest Barby Ingle is a best-selling author, reality personality, and lives w...2023-06-2921 min
Millennial Debt DominationOvercoming Medical DebtOn this episode of Millennial Debt Domination, Katie discusses medical debt. An estimated 41% of adults face healthcare-related debt. This debt ranges from under $500 to $10,000 or more. Today, Katie will be joined by Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, an internal medical physician and medical billing expert. Katie and Virgie will discuss how some find themselves in medical debt, professional resources available for those in medical debt, how your credit is impacted by medical debt and much more. Follow Navicore on Social Media: Twitter: @NavicorePR Instagram: @navicoresolutions Facebook: NavicoreSolutionsPR More questions for Katie? E-mail us: olm@navico...2023-06-1436 minStay Off My Operating TableDr. Virgie B. Ellington: Most Medical Bills are Fraudulent - #9480 to 90% of the medical bills in the United States have mistakes, and itâs not in favor of the patient. It wasnât until Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, an internal medicine physician, and a health insurance executive, witnessed how her hospital roommate was taken advantage of financially that she knew, more than helping insurance companies, it is the patients that need her help the most. With the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), insurance companies now enjoy a system that is significantly skewed in their favor, a system driven by profits, not by the health and well...2023-06-061h 01
The Flare Up ShowEpisode #59 - What Your Doctor Wants You to Know with Dr. Virgie Bright EllingtonDr. Virgie Bright Ellington is an internal medicine physician and medical billing expert. A determined patient advocate, Dr. Virgie practiced for more than 20 years in primary care and psychiatric settings and as a health insurance executive. In this episode, she shares how she became passionate about teaching medical financial literacy and about her own experience as a patient who has thankfully survived aggressive breast cancer.
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"...2023-06-0154 min
Money Talk With TiffDr. Virgie Bright Ellington Demystifies Medical Bills | Ep. 228Do you want to understand how to pay your medical bills without getting taken advantage of by the US Healthcare System? Learn from Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington! In this episode, she will give you three simple steps to ensure you pay only the fair/lowest retail price for your medical services - all as per HIPAA federal law! Links and Resources Look up CPT codes: https://www.aapc.com/codes/cpt-codes-range/ Check prices: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/medicare-fee-for-service-payment/feeschedulegeninfo About Our Guest Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington is an i...2023-05-1122 min
Authentic Talks 2.0 with ShantaEPISODE 240 | Tips to Help You to Crush Medical Debt | Guest: Dr. Virgie EllingtonOn today's Episode Shanta speaks with an internal medicine physician and medical billing expert.With more than 20 years experience in primary care, psychiatric settings, and as a health insurance executive. When Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington became a cancer patient herself, she faced incredibly high medical bills. Thatâs when she took her insider industry knowledge and put it to work. On this Episode Dr Virgie shares important information that can help you when it comes to your medical bills. She is the author of Crush Medical Debt. In Crush Medical Debt, she shares her se...2023-03-1049 min
The Deep Wealth Podcast - Unlock Your Deep WealthâIn Business and LifeDoctor Virgie Bright Ellington On What Your Doctor Wants You to Know to Crush Medical Debt (#209)Send us a textâStand on the shoulders of giants.â - Virgie Bright EllingtonVirgie Bright Ellington, MD, is an internal medicine physician and medical billing expert. A dedicated patient advocate, she 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 helps patients maximize billing accuracy and avoid financial devastation. Learn more at www.crushmedicaldebt.com.Click here to s...2023-03-0651 min
Everyone's Talkin' Money5 Money Tips to Crush Your Medical Care Debt Without Going Bankrupt
How would saving $1000, $5,000, $10,000, or more on your medical bills sound to you? This is probably the most important, and most impactful episode Iâve ever done on medical debt and youâre going to want to send this to everyone you know. Over 100 million people are in medical debt and it is the leading cause of bankruptcy. But as our guest, Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, author of What Your Doctor Wants You to Know to CRUSH YOUR MEDICAL DEBT wants you to know how to not get screwed financially the next time you or a loved one needs a proc...2023-03-0142 min
In the Limelight with Clarissa BurtITL TV HEALTH WISE-360 Dr. Virgie Bright EllingtonIn today's episode Chrissy Cordingley interviewing Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, MD, who is an internal medicine physician and medical billing expert. A dedicated patient advocate, she 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 helps patients maximize billing accuracy and avoid financial devastation.
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DocWorking: The Whole Physician Podcast214: The Importance of Prioritizing Your Wellbeing To Prevent Burnout with Dr. Virgie Bright EllingtonâIf you don't take care of yourself, you can't take care of anyone else. And as caretakers, we are professional caretakers. It is completely true, although we like to think that it's not. We like to think that with our training and with our logic, that we can just overcome everything.â
- Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington
Physicians across the country are feeling burned out. Weâre committed to finding ways to decrease stress in our lives and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Between December 2021 and January 2022, about 2,500 US physicians took a survey conducted by researchers at the AM...2022-12-1535 min
Soraya -Be Convinced! Sharing Lifechanging Stories of HopeEp. #101 - Physician and Author Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington Shares Her Passion as a Patient Advocate to Help You Understand and Fight High Healthcare CostsAre you dealing with medical debt and health insurance issues? My guest Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington is not only a physician but also a dedicated patient advocate who is a medical billing expert too. She shares how her professional work in the medical and insurance fields gave her special insight into the billing practices of the healthcare system and how she got involved with helping people who faced high medical bills. We also talk about her book titled Crush Medical Debt. It provides many tools and strategies for helping you fight unreasonably high healthcare costs and avoid Americaâs #1 cause...2022-12-1230 minDocWorking: The Whole Physician Podcast210: One Physicianâs Journey into Non-Clinical Work with Dr. Virgie Bright-EllingtonâPhysicians are the hardest working folks in terms of, on average, if you compare the average physician with any other line of work or profession. We're hardworking folks and there are private equity folks, corporations, non-physician folks in turtlenecks that know this and exploit this. And that is something that we have to be aware of when we are becoming employed physicians.â
- Dr. Virgie Bright-Ellington
A lot of us are interested in transitioning into nonclinical careers or picking up a side gig that we can do in addition to our clinical career. This is something we get a lot of q...2022-11-1732 min
Average Joe Finances137. Understanding Medical Debt and How to Pay Less with Dr. Virgie EllingtonSend us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington on the 137th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Dr. Virgie shares some practical strategies in understanding complex medical procedures, avoiding financial devastation from medical bills, and encouraging effective communication with medical facilities and insurance companies.In this episode, youâll learn:Handling surprise charges on billsTips for negotiating medical debtGetting medical debt off our credit reportWhat to do when private insurance wonât cover certain costsAnd so much more!About Dr. Virgie:Virgie Brig...2022-11-0639 min
Chatting With Betsy3 Steps to take to Crush Medical DebtTodayâs guest is Dr.Virgie Bright Ellington an Internal Medicine Physician, Medical Billing Expert, Patient Advocate, and Author of âWHAT YOUR DOCTOR WANTS YOU TO KNOW TO CRUSH MEDICAL DEBTâ. A Health System Insiderâs 3 Steps To Protect Yourself From Americaâs #1 Cause Of Bankruptcy.Dr.Virgie discusses what incident motivated her to write this book and goes into detail about the 3 steps to take to crush medical debt! Dr.Virgie explains how important CPT codes are and why we must have this information. There is a way to negotiate prices and payments which Dr. Virgie discusses, Dr also di...2022-11-0157 min
This Might Get UncomfortableKnow Your Terms And Coverage: Developing Medical Insurance Literacy With Dr. Virgie Bright EllingtonWe can't know it all. And when it comes to insurance, it's a never-ending list of clauses, qualifications, requirements, and exemptions. With all the different types and providers, it pays to have medical financial literacy. Be aware and listen in as dedicated patient advocate Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington shares important insights on the what, where, hows, and everything else you need to know about insurance. Find out what American citizens don't know about medical insurance and how you can avoid the stress of surprise billing and the shame and guilt of debt. Make sure to tune in to get a...2022-10-071h 05
The Cool Dad RulesConsumer Power! Don't Ever Pay Too Much For A Medical BillInsanely high medical bills are negotiable - but how do you do that? Answers here with my guest Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington2022-09-3016 min
Life is Life!Medical Bills - What Dr.'s Really Want Us to Understand with Dr. VirgieIn all the years we have been working with individuals to get a handle on their debt and finances medical debt has been a large part of it. Not just the huge bills that we hear about but even the simple co-pays or co-insurance that can throw a families budget out of whack. Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, MD an internal medicine physician and medical billing expert. With more than 20 years experience in primary care, psychiatric settings, and as a health insurance executive, Virgie has made it her life goal to help patients navigate the conundrum that is th...2022-09-2357 min
Handle with CARE: Cancer & BeyondCrush Medical Debt with Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington - Part 2Dr. Virgie is back to dive deeper into the details of her book aimed at educating patients on how to manage medical debt. She spells out the three step process in clear and concise language that the average person can comprehend. Pick up your own copy at crushmedicaldebt.com2022-09-2140 min
Beyond ConfidenceMedical Financial LiteracyJoin Divya Parekh and Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, an internal medicine physician and medical billing expert to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from America's #1 cause of debt, stress, and bankruptcy - medical bills. Beyond Confidence is broadcast live Tuesdays at 10AM ET.Beyond Confidence TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Beyond Confidence Radio Show is broadcast on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). 2022-09-0842 minHandle with CARE: Cancer & BeyondCrush Medical Debt with Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington - Part 1Carrie and Chris are joined by Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, an Internal Medicine physician, medical billing expert and two-time cancer survivor. She has written a book called, Crush Medical Debt which you can find on www.crushmedicaldebt.com#HandleWithCare #Love #DrVirgie #CareProject #CancerSucks #CrushMedicalDebt2022-08-2438 min
HealthCare UnToldPhysician Advocate and Author Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington: CRUSH MEDICAL DEBTDr. Virgie Bright Ellington is an internal medicine physician and medical billing expert.A dedicated patient advocate, Dr. Virgie practiced 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.She is the author of "What Your Doctor Wants You to Know to CRUSH MEDICAL DEBT" and the host of the weekly "Ask a Doctor...2022-08-1831 min
Inspired Budget#067: The Only Way To Pay A Medical Bill With Dr. Virgie EllingtonDid you know that nearly 90% of medical bills contain errors? This means that vast majority of Americans have grossly overpaid on medical bills simply due to lack of knowledge. Dr. Virgie Ellington is an internal medicine physician and medical billing expert who helps patients learn how to advocate for themselves and avoid financial devastation from crushing medical bills, and today she's sharing three steps to take to ensure you never overpay on a medical bill again! Links Mentioned: Crushmedicaldebt.comPodcast - Ask a Doctor - What Your Doctor Wants You...2022-08-1841 minFrugal Friends PodcastNegotiating Medical Debt with Dr. Virgie Bright EllingtonLife has its ways of surprising us, just like an unexpected and overwhelming medical bill. Instead of letting the shock completely take you over, we sit and chat with Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, who has a personal mission of helping people understand complex medical procedures, avoid financial devastation from medical bills, and encourage effective communication with medical facilities and insurance companies. đď¸Â Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/3zRXKmtđ Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebookđŁÂ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout fro...2022-08-091h 08Frugal Friends PodcastNegotiating Medical Debt with Dr. Virgie Bright EllingtonLife has its ways of surprising us, just like an unexpected and overwhelming medical bill. Instead of letting the shock completely take you over, we sit and chat with Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, who has a personal mission of helping people understand complex medical procedures, avoid financial devastation from medical bills, and encourage effective communication with medical facilities and insurance companies. đď¸Â Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/3zRXKmtđ Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebookđŁÂ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout fro...2022-08-091h 08DocWorking: The Whole Physician Podcast195: Americans and Crushing Medical Debt with Dr. Virgie Bright EllingtonâThe concept came to me for a book series, or media series, called What Your Doctor Wants You to Know when I realized that I was having the same conversation with patients and there were just things that I wanted to scream from the rooftops.â
- Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, Internal Medicine Physician and Author of What Your Doctor Wants You to Know Book Series
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Approximately 8-9 medical bills out of 10 generated in the U.S. contain errors that do not benefit the patient. Today, DocWorking brings guest speaker Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, MD an...2022-08-0830 min
The Money Mindset Podcast#74 The 3 Steps to Take Before Paying Your Medical BillsThe number one cause of all debt and bankruptcy in the United States is medical bills, medical debt. It can feel daunting and downright scary being confronted by this, not knowing your rights or what you can do about it.
If you have medical bills to pay right now or know you may need to in the future, then youâll want to listen in on todayâs episode.
Dr Virgie educates us on the three steps you should take to pay your medical bills, what to do if you canât afford your medical bill...2022-08-0134 minThe Cool Dad RulesHere's How To Fight An Insanely High Medical BillMedical Debt Is The Number One Cause Of Bankruptcy, But That Doesn't Have To Happen To You. Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington Joins Me On 'How To Crush Medical Debt'. 2022-07-2916 min
AGELESS GLAMOUR GIRLS (AGG) PODCASTTips to Crush Medical Debt: Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington (AGG Podcast Re-Air)(Original Airdate: May 18, 2022)Tips to Crush Medical Debt: Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington:Â It can be hard to escape medical bills - especially as we get older. Most Americans â even those with insurance â are just one accident or illness away from a lifetime of debt. Sobering, right?As the Ageless Glamour Girls Podcast continues its Summer Break, we're revisiting another fan fav: Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington: Tips to Crush Medical Debt.As she explains, what you may not know is a high percentage of medical bills likely contain a mistake. But there...2022-07-2026 min
Money You Should AskCrush Medical Debt. Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington Medical debt is a real and pressing issue. Millions of Americans are struggling to pay off this type of debt. In fact, it's the number one reason people file for bankruptcy. To add to this dilemma, 80-90% of medical bills contain mistakes. What if there were ways to crush medical debt and avoid a lifetime of repayments? Â In this episode, Internal Medicine Physician, medical billing expert, and author of the book, What Your Doctor Wants You to Know About Crushing Medical Debt - Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, shares some of her unique strategies for dealing w...2022-07-1942 min
Feel Into A Sensational Full Audiobook Before Bedtime.What Your Doctor Wants You to Know to Crush Medical Debt by Virgie Bright EllingtonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/41711to listen full audiobooks.
Title: What Your Doctor Wants You to Know to Crush Medical Debt
Author: Virgie Bright Ellington
Narrator: Virgie Bright Ellington
Format: mp3
Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins
Release date: 06-21-22
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings
Genres: Insurance
Publisher's Summary:
When Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington became a cancer patient, she faced insurmountable medical bills. Thatâs when she took her insider industry knowledge and put it to work. In Crush Medical Debt, she shares her secrets to help individuals, families, and veterans protect against Americaâs number-one cause of bankruptcyâmedical debt...2022-06-212h 22
Crushing DebtCrush Medical DebtDo you know how to find the mistakes in your medical bills and then fix those mistakes? Do you know how to find the mistakes in your medical coverage and then fix those mistakes? Knowing those two things could save you hundreds or thousands of dollars on your annual medical expenses! This week's guest on the Crushing Debt Podcast is Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, author of the Crush Medical Debt book (we LOVE the title). Dr. Virgie also hosts a live show on Thursdays at 5 PM Eastern called Ask a Doctor on the...2022-06-1640 min
AGELESS GLAMOUR GIRLS (AGG) PODCASTTips to Crush Medical Debt: Dr. Virgie Bright EllingtonSend us a textABOUT THE EPISODE: Episode 7 - Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington: Tips to Crush Medical Debt Itâs hard to escape medical bills - especially as we get older. Most Americans â even those with insurance â are just one accident or illness away from a lifetime of debt. But what you may not know is a high percentage of medical bills likely contain a mistake. But there are ways you can spot and fix them - saving you money. There are also ways you can possibly ânegotiateâ your medical debt down. Weâre talking me...2022-05-1826 min
Herfinance TalkGet Educated on Crushing Your Medical DebtToday we're talking about how medical financial literacy is vital for you to maintain financial stability throughout your life here in the US in celebration of Financial Literacy Month. Medical financial literacy is becoming increasingly important as healthcare costs rise. According to a recent study, nearly 60% of Americans have struggled to pay medical bills, and one-fifth have delayed or skipped needed care due to cost. Medical financial literacy can assist you in avoiding financial difficulties associated with healthcare. It can also assist you in making educated decisions about your health and well-being. Virgie...2022-04-2641 min