4sight Health September 4, 2024
David Burda

Most journalists are introverts. It’s true. We consciously or subconsciously choose journalism as our profession because it forces us to talk to people. We prefer to talk with other journalists at a bar.

I’m no exception, especially when it comes to being an assertive consumer. Overcharged for a grocery item? Not worth a trip back to the store. Poor service at a restaurant? The server probably is having a bad day. Amazon delivered the wrong item? I’m sure I can use a set of magnetic cabinet latches.

Apparently, my passive consumer personality is not going to serve me well when it comes to medical bills. At least according to a new study in JAMA Health Forum. The study suggests that...

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