Patients need every resource at their disposal! This book provides industry insider knowledge and practical advice on how to negotiate your hospital bill. It has the potential to save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars on your medical expenses. Additionally, this book helps you understand Financial Assistance Programs and as an added bonus, provides a link to a calculator you can use right now to determine if you might be eligible for most programs, based on the current year federal poverty guideline income limits. Easy to read and understand, anyone can pick up this book and quickly learn what discounts might be available to them, how to request a discount as well as who and when to ask. The potential savings you might realize as a result of utilizing the information contained in this book is exponential in comparison to its price. Every patient needs this information in their home!