04.16.24 Point-Of-Sale Donations / New & Egregious: Medical Facility Fees

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

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