Healthcare costs in the form of premiums, hospital bills, and drug co-pays have all gone up dramatically over the past ten years and will continue to increase. So, what can you—as a financially conscious healthcare consumer—do to protect yourself? This book will help you understand the resources available to help you pay for care. It will also look at options for minimizing costs and advocating for yourself in the event that billing errors are made. Being an educated, proactive customer of the healthcare market will ease some of the stress and worry of seeking care and enable you to concentrate on your health.