A Surprising Jump in Highway Deaths & Smart Advice for Medical Bills
Episode Segments:
A Surprising Jump in Highway Deaths Although there were far fewer vehicles on the road during the pandemic, traffic deaths in 2020 jumped over 7 percent. We'll learn why, and how can you stay safe as more Americans get back on the road, from Darrin Grondel, Vice President of Traffic Safety and Government Relations for the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility.
Smart Advice for Medical Bills Americans pay about twice as much per person for healthcare than citizens of other developed nations. Marshall Allen, author of “Never Pay the First Bill: And Other Ways to Fight the Health Care System and Win” explains how to carefully check each medical bill to be sure it is accurate and priced fairly, before paying it.
Mental Health Struggles in the Pandemic Era Last year, there was a double-digit percentage increase in reports of anxiety and depression symptoms, yet many struggling with these issues don't seek help. We’ll get some wise advice from mental health advocate David Rabadi, National Speaker for the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and author of "How I Lost My Mind and Found Myself", who has faced the same struggles and prevailed.