Business Insider spoke with three experts who shared tips on how you can lower your bill or avoid one. Nonprofit health policy organization KFF estimated that people in the US owed at least $220 billion in medical debt in 2021. Business Insider spoke with Gordon and two additional experts who shared tips for how patients can lower a big medical bill — or avoid one altogether. Review your bill for possible errorsIt sounds obvious, but searching your bill for inaccuracies can lead to big savings. AdvertisementBe smart about where and when to get careThere are a few other things you can do to avoid a big medical bill.

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