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Vital Signs: How to Navigate Prescription Costs and Hidden Medical Bills with Rachel Strauss

Discover how to take control of your healthcare costs with expert Rachel Strauss. In this episode of Vital Signs, host Jen Gaudet explores the confusing world of prescription drug pricing, insurance plans, hidden medical fees, and the importance of patient advocacy. Learn how to ask the right questions, save money on medications, and make informed decisions about your health—especially during midlife changes like menopause. This episode is essential viewing for anyone feeling lost in the American healthcare system. 00:00 Intro with Jen Gaudet 01:22 Why prescription pricing is so confusing 05:45 Tips to find the best medication prices 10:30 Generic vs. brand-name medications 13:40 How HSAs and high-deductible plans work 16:25 What to ask your doctor before filling a prescription 21:10 Navigating perimenopause and HRT options 27:00 Hidden costs in outpatient surgeries 33:15 Real-life stories of saving on healthcare 38:50 How to talk finances with your doctor 44:00 When to switch providers 48:15 Connect with Rachel Strauss & closing remarks #PrescriptionCosts #HealthcareTransparency #PatientAdvocacy #WomenHealth #MenopauseAwareness #NowMediaTV #JenGaudet #RachelStrauss