01.05.25   How To Handle A Hospital Bill  /  Lower Power Costs
01.05.25 How To Handle A Hospital Bill / Lower Power Costs  
Podcast: The Clark Howard Podcast
Published On: Mon Jan 05 2026
Description: Never assume a hospital bill is correct. What’s the first thing to ask for? Clark discusses how to handle these bills, and a new way to help get a hospital bill reduced. And speaking of reduced bills, how about a lower heating bill? Clark shares some new innovations to help you Spend Less on home energy.  Lower Hospital Bills: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Lower Energy Bills: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Patient uses AI to reduce hospital bill by 83% - HumbleDollar AI is helping patients fight insurance company denials Can a Patient Advocate Help With Your Medical Bills? Are Extended Warranties Ever Worth It? This paint-like coating lets buildings collect water from the air I tried a sleek new window heat pump that can be installed in less than an hour 10 Ways To Lower Your Heating Bill What Is Service Line Insurance and Do I Need It? Scam Alert: How To Avoid Home Title Theft Home Title Lock: Is It the Same As Home Title Insurance? Clark.com resources: Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices