Shownotes
Over 70% of folks filing bankruptcy from medical debt had insurance. But networks and fine print still wreck you.
Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley dig in with Nick Hiter, who built 150 insurance agencies raking $100M fast. He breaks down why knowing your policy beats blind trust, how to haggle bills down, and the pricing chaos that hits everyone.
It's blunt talk on claims fights, broker picks, and owning your health moves—no excuses, just real edges.
Timestamps:
- (00:00) Health insurance truths – Nick Hiter intro
- (02:51) Expert background – Meet Nick Hiter
- (04:35) Insurance networks – How they limit you
- (07:51) Policy details – Why read the fine print
- (16:26) Bill negotiation – Tactics that work
- (23:49) Claims process – Fighting denials
- (29:14) Hospital admissions – Insurance pitfalls
- (29:35) Broker trust – Picking the right one
- (32:10) Medical debt – Negotiation steps
- (33:43) Pricing mess – Why costs vary wildly
- (36:33) Consumer role – Health choices matter
- (45:17) Health education – Building knowledge
- (46:57) Wrap-up – Key resources
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