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April 01, 2013

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'The Sick Child' painting by Edvard Munch
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The $400 Tylenol Pill, And How To Get A Better Price

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The next time you get an outrageous hospital bill, don’t get worked up. Take a breath and negotiate. For a good strategy, listen to Pat Palmer, who knows how to land the best price for services rendered. And she’s seen it all: from $400 bills for a single Tylenol, to a teddy bear masquerading as a very expensive “cough support device.” Pat, who has worked for an insurance company, shares her tricks for finding savings in the fine print of a hospital bill.

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Time: 'Tips for Lowering Your Medical Bills'
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"Hold On" by SBTRKT

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