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Because let’s be honest—insurance companies seem to live by their motto:...]]></description><link>https://mypatientvoice.wixsite.com/jonnajerome/post/the-power-of-the-appeal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ae4465330ae9c65b9144b4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:16:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ae6ad7_354a8c2c5e5c4a58a5a7bf2b0f0fb38c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_452,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[December 2024: In the News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Current headlines reveal more disillusionment than ever with the state of our healthcare system.]]></description><link>https://mypatientvoice.wixsite.com/jonnajerome/post/december-2024-in-the-news</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6758c421954d4a2c140620ac</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 02:37:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ae6ad7_d7b75b9212a14b3b97e1260ee47ed1f4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_606,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tips to Lower Your Prescription Costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even with insurance, prescription drug prices can shock you. If you're looking to save on prescription meds, there are some viable options.]]></description><link>https://mypatientvoice.wixsite.com/jonnajerome/post/tips-to-lower-your-prescription-costs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6714452106882a2a132aae95</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Oct 2024 00:05:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ae6ad7_53ab9df662414955a02865376aa49a9c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_914,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Handle Bills Sent to Collection Agencies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting calls and letters from debt collectors can be overwhelming, especially if you’re dealing with a medical bill that could bankrupt...]]></description><link>https://mypatientvoice.wixsite.com/jonnajerome/post/how-to-handle-bills-sent-to-collection-agencies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66eb6db29d1085687557a305</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:23:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ae6ad7_fb98d8664219482c9c96534fc322b0b0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_766,h_384,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Ancillary Benefits Can Ease Medical Burden]]></title><description><![CDATA[What Are Ancillary Benefits? 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Stranger things have happened.]]></description><link>https://mypatientvoice.wixsite.com/jonnajerome/post/mark-cuban-is-disrupting-the-pharmaceutical-industry-or-trying-to</link><guid isPermaLink="false">667caab2bdabaca72f597f8c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:21:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ae6ad7_5593d08cdce14369bf10cb6d05fd1abe~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_820,h_476,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Insurance Company Is Trying To Kill Me]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's time to stop paying for medical bills you don't owe! Many of us are carrying medical debt we aren't even liable for. 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