Pearls of Wisdom
Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news article regarding a study from Stanford University. Finding that "surprise" medical bills are on the rise. Many patients are finding they are getting "surprise" medical bills even when the are going to an in-network facility. In 2010 if a person went to an emergency department they would have 32% likelihood of getting a surprise medical bill. By 2016 the likelihood of a surprise medical bill rose to 43%. With the average cost rising from $220 to $628.
Callers
Germane's sister is a type 2 diabetic with blood clots and uterine fibroids.
Verna has a tumor on her pituitary gland.
Maria is having trouble sleeping and hot flashes.
Paul has two questions first concerns his own type 2 diabetes and high blood sugar levels. Second he has a friend with high blood pressure and drop foot.