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03/01/2011 - Shape Magazine

"Save Big on Birth Control"

Shape Magazine talks to The Healthcare Survival Guide author Marty Rosen about how to save big on birth control pills.

02/24/2011 - Insurance.com

"7 health insurance options when COBRA runs out"

Health Advocate cofounder Marty Rosen shares tips with Insurance.com about what to do when COBRA coverage runs out.

01/30/2011 - Live.radioamerica.org (00:16:34)

"Healthcare Survival Guide: Cost-Saving For the Unemployed & Anyone Else"

Home & Family Finance Radio host Paul Berry speaks to Marty Rosen about the money-saving tips in his book The Healthcare Survival Guide.

10/24/2010 - Economic Perspectives

"Discover Money Saving Tips from Co-Author of Health Care Survival Guide"

Marty Rosen speaks with Economic Perspectives host Hopeton Hay about the money-saving strategies found in his book The Healthcare Survival Guide.

10/10/2010 - The Midwest Book Review

"The Health/Medicine Shelf"

The Midwest Book Review gives The Healthcare Survival Guide Five Stars.

10/03/2010 - Mywebtimes.com

"SPEAK EASY: My post-college, multi-thousand-dollar lesson"

Speak Easy writer Julie Stroebel shares her personal health struggles finding a primary care doctor and references The Healthcare Survival Guide as a helpful resource.

10/03/2010 - The Librarian's Review of Books

"Book review of The Healthcare Survival Guide"

Book reviewer C.A. Lajos of The Librarian's Review of Books shares his thoughts on The Healthcare Survival Guide.

09/30/2010 - Bookviews by Alan Caruba

"The Topic is Health - Book review of The Healthcare Survival Guide"

Alan Caruba, writer and charter member of the National Book Critics Circle, reviews The Healthcare Survival Guide on his Bookviews website.

09/03/2010 - Palm Beach Post

"Prescription for savings: Shop for cheaper meds"

Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Susan Salisbury references The Healthcare Survival Guide in her story about saving on prescription drugs.

09/02/2010 - South Dakota Public Broadcasting (00:12:59)

"Dakota Midday"

In honor of Labor Day weekend, South Dakota Public Broadcasting's Paul Guggenheimer talks with Marty Rosen about cost-saving options for the suddenly unemployed.

09/01/2010 - CBSNews.com

"Healthcare: 10 Top Cost-cutting Tips"

CBS News asked Martin Rosen and Dr. Abbie Liebowitz, authors of The Healthcare Survival Guide, for their 10 top cost-cutting tips.

08/26/2010 - Time Warner Cable Channel 34 in New York City (00:13:02)

"Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West"

Martin B. Rosen speaks with Judith West of "Getting Your Money's Worth" about the healthcare cost-saving tips and strategies found in The Healthcare Survival Guide.

08/16/2010 - WDRC Hartford, CT (00:18:43)

"The Talk of Connecticut"

Mary Jones talks with Marty Rosen about the money-savings tips found in The Healthcare Survival Guide.

08/13/2010 - WXEL 90.7 (00:13:29)

"On The Money Radio - with Steve Pomeranz, CFP"

Steve Pomeranz of On The Money Radio discusses the cost-saving tips found in The Healthcare Survival Guide with coauthor Martin Rosen.

08/12/2010 - Sixty and Sensational

"Four Quick Tips on Saving on Health and Dental Costs"

Sixty and Sensational blog mentions The Healthcare Survival Guide as a resource to save money on health and dental costs.

08/12/2010 - TipHero

"How to Find Free or Low-Cost Healthcare Services"

Money-saving resource website TipHero tells its readers to download a free copy of The Healthcare Survival Guide.

08/12/2010 - Examiner.com

"Great Health Care e-BOOK FREE; download and enjoy right now"

Denver Life Coach Examiner writer Taylor Trentwood gives a glowing review of The Healthcare Survival Guide and encourages readers to download their copy for free.

08/11/2010 - St. Petersburg Times

"Daily Q&A: What tips do you have to save on health and dental costs?"

Staff writer Ivan Penn pulls tips from The Health Care Survival Guide in his story about saving money on health and dentals costs.

07/02/2010 - WMHT Albany, NY (00:12:03)

"Help Wanted"

Help Wanted host Dan Bazile recently interviewed The Healthcare Survival Guide coauthor Martin Rosen. The interview, which aired on WMHT, the PBS affiliate in Albany, NY, covered topics such as COBRA coverage and asking your doctor for a discount.

05/21/2010 - Wallet Pop

"How to negotiate your medical bills"

WalletPop.com points to Health Advocate and The Healthcare Survival Guide as professional resources for help negotiating medical claims.

05/20/2010 - IBPA

"Congratulations to the IBPA Benjamin FranklinTM Award Finalists"

The Healthcare Survival Guide named as IBPA Benjamin FranklinTM Award Finalist for the Bill Fisher Award for Best First Book (Nonfiction)

05/14/2010 - NorthJersey.com

"DeMarrais: More negotiate medical bills"

Bergen Record Columnist Kevin DeMarrais speaks with Martin Rosen about negotiating with your doctor as well as other tips found in The Healthcare Survival Guide.

03/31/2010 - Livestrong.com

"Medical Insurance Definition"

Livestrong.com writer Ranlyn Oakes references The Healthcare Survival Guide in his article about defining medical insurance.

03/30/2010 - HRMorning.com

"Healthcare costs: 4 money savers hiding in plain sight"

HR Morning shares 4 money-saving tips from The Healthcare Survival Guide with their readers.

03/28/2010 - WVOL 1470-AM Nashville, TN (00:15:02)

"Differences"

WVOL DIFFERENCES host Deniece Barnes talks with Martin Rosen about the inspiration behind The Healthcare Survival Guide as well as tips and strategies to save money on healthcare costs.

03/24/2010 - Fox 61 Hartford, CT (00:03:17)

"Money Matters"

Martin Rosen sits down with Logan Brynes of Fox 61 Money Matters in Connecticut to discuss some of the money-saving tips found in The Healthcare Survival Guide.

03/22/2010 - Examiner.com

"Health Care: What to do if you lose your health insurance?"

Examiner.com reporter Mary Schwager conducts a Q&A with coauthor Martin Rosen about the money-saving tips found in The Healthcare Survival Guide.

03/18/2010 - WGN Chicago (00:03:47)

"Healthcare Costs are Rising"

Dr. Abbie Leibowitz visits the WGN studio in Chicago, IL to discuss the tips and strategies found in The Healthcare Survival Guide.

03/18/2010 - ABC 15 Phoenix, AZ (00:05:30)

"Sonoran Living"

Martin Rosen visits the set of Sonoran Living ABC 15 in Phoenix, AZ and speaks with Stephanie Sandoval about the money-saving tips found in The Healthcare Survival Guide.

03/15/2010 - WPVI 6 ABC Philadelphia (00:02:02)

"Saving with 6 ABC"

Consumer Reporter Nydia Han of 6 ABC in Philadelphia, talks to Martin Rosen about the money-saving healthcare tips and strategies found in The Healthcare Survival Guide.

03/11/2010 - Bankrate.com

"4 tips for health care savings"

Paul Bomberger quotes Martin Rosen and references the tips found in The Healthcare Survival Guide in his article "4 Tips for Health Care Savings"

03/10/2010 - KKZN 760-AM Denver, CO (00:09:07)

"David Sirota"

AM 760 in Denver interviews The Healthcare Survival Guide coauthor Martin Rosen March 10. Host David Sirota asks Rosen to share some of the book's tips on finding low-cost or free healthcare resources.

03/04/2010 - ParentDish

"Oh, Baby: More Hospitals Asking for Payment Before Childbirth"

Martin Rosen talks with ParentDish reporter Mercedes Cardona about how to financially prepare for hospital admissions.

02/17/2010 - Fox 29 Philadelphia (00:03:30)

"Good Day Philadelphia Interviews Marty Rosen"

Fox 29's Good Day Philadelphia anchors Mike Jerrick and Sheinelle Jones discuss with Marty Rosen indispensible cost-saving tips found in The Healthcare Survival Guide.

02/04/2010 - WOR 710 AM New York (00:40:56)

"Joey Reynolds"

The WOR Radio network interviews The Healthcare Survival Guide coauthor Martin Rosen. Host Joey Reynolds shares with his listeners some of the book's cost-saving tips, including negotiating with your doctor and the ins and outs of COBRA coverage.

01/20/2010 - WFAE 90.7 FM Charlotte, NC (00:48:31)

"Charlotte Talks"

WFAE 90.7 FM in Charlotte interviews The Healthcare Survival Guide coauthor Martin Rosen January 20. Rosen joins a panel of experts to speak with "Charlotte Talks" host Mike Collins about how to find affordable healthcare.

01/20/2010 - The Lewisboro Ledger

"How to Navigate the System"

The Lewisboro Ledger of Cross River, New York publishes a glowing review of The Healthcare Survival Guide January 20. "The Healthcare Survival Guide may be a small paperback but it's loaded with useful and valuable information," reviewer Jackie Perry writes.

01/11/2010 - The Nation's Health

"Health care Guide"

The Nation's Health, the monthly newspaper of the American Public Health Association, touted The Healthcare Survival Guide January 11. In its "Resources" section, the publication advises its readers to download the book.

12/17/2009 - WFLA-AM Tampa, FL (00:03:49)

"The Healthcare Survival Guide"

Jack Harris & Tedd Webb from AM Tampa Bay interview Martin Rosen about the tips and strategies found in The Healthcare Survival Guide.

12/16/2009 - WPFW FM Washington, DC (00:29:33)

"What's At Stake"

Verna Avery-Brown interviews Marty about The Healthcare Survival Guide and asks him to share some tips and strategies people can use to save money, especially if they are uninsured or underinsured.

12/14/2009 - Wyoming Tribune-Eagle

"Survival guides offer tips for the newly unemployed"

Journalist Michelle Dynes tells readers The Healthcare Survival Guide "encourages unemployed individuals to take charge of their health and finances so that temporary setbacks don't become life-altering catastrophes."

12/12/2009 - Wallet Pop

"The big day: Healthcare deadlines for the employed and unemployed"

Journalist Vanessa Richardson consults The Healthcare Survival Guide coauthor Martin Rosen for healthcare tips for the unemployed.

12/11/2009 - WBIX AM Lexington, MA (00:24:47)

"Stu Taylor"

Stu Taylor interviews Marty about The Healthcare Survival Guide. Marty shares a host of money-saving tips to listeners.

12/07/2009 - About.com

"WOW - Medical Money Savings"

Blogger Trisha Torrey names The Healthcare Survival Guide's companion website her Website of the Week, saying the book contains "some great suggestions for all of us who realize we can get the care we need for less than we pay today."

12/06/2009 - Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer

"Worried about your job and your health insurance?"

In its business column, The Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer recommends its readers download The Healthcare Survival Guide.

12/02/2009 - Jefferson Public Radio KSOR - Ashland, OR (00:48:19)

"Jefferson Exchange"

Jefferson Public Radio, Geoff Riley interviews Dr. Abbie Leibowitz about The Healthcare Survival Guide. Abbie also fields questions from callers and provides tips and strategies they can use to find free or low-cost healthcare.

12/02/2009 - CBS Money Watch

"Jobless Face Huge Hike in Health Premiums; Seven Steps to Dodge the Threat"

Kathy Kristof discusses with Marty Rosen 7 steps you can take to avoid high health insurance premiums.

12/01/2009 - 89.3 KPCC Southern California (00:09:13)

"COBRA - or no health insurance at all?"

Marty Rosen discusses what the best options for health insurance coverage are.

11/30/2009 - Los Angeles Times

"COBRA subsidies begin expiring for the unemployed"

In a story on the December 1 expiration of the federal COBRA subsidy, The Los Angeles Times' Kathy Kristof solicited advice from Marty Rosen concerning health insurance options for the unemployed.

11/30/2009 - Bucks County Courier Times Blog

"Little-known cost-cutting strategies"

Jo Ciavaglia illustrates how ideas from The Healthcare Survival Guide can help readers to save money on healthcare services.

11/23/2009 - Bloomberg TV (00:03:28)

"Bloomberg News Interviews Marty Rosen"

Marty Rosen discusses The Healthcare Survival Guide, COBRA and provider discounts with Mark Crumpton.

11/23/2009 - Chicago Daily Herald

"Your Health: Eliminating unnecessary medical tests"

The Chicago Daily Herald's Robert McCoppin touts The Healthcare Survival Guide as a valuable resource for the unemployed or underinsured.

11/19/2009 - Birmingham News

"Book Review: The Healthcare Survival Guide: Cost-Saving Options for the Suddenly Unemployed and Anyone Else Who Wants to Save Money"

Read The Birmingham News' Laura Axelrod's review of The Healthcare Survival Guide.

11/18/2009 - WNYT-TV Channel 13 Live at 5 Albany/Schenectady/Troy, NY (00:02:21)

"Your Health"

NBC 13 in Albany, New York solicited health insurance tips from Healthcare Survival Guide coauthor Martin Rosen November 18. Asking your doctor for a discount, comparison-shopping for care, and paying for services in cash are just some of the tips Rosen shares in the segment.

11/18/2009 - DemocratAndChronicle.com

"Quick takes on health"

Democrat and Chronicle's "Quick Takes on Health" looks into The Healthcare Survival Guide in its November 18th edition.

11/18/2009 - USA Today

"You have health insurance options when COBRA runs out"

Coauthor Martin B. Rosen gives USA Today readers valuable advice on health insurance and COBRA coverage.

11/17/2009 - KCTU Witchita, KS (00:08:07)

"Your Hour"

Marty Rosen appears on KCTU's "Your Hour" to discuss some of the cost-saving options featured in the book.

11/16/2009 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

"Medical patients drawn to Internet when managing own health"

A recent Pittsburgh Tribune-Review article about patients using the Internet to manage their health refers to The Healthcare Survival Guide.

11/14/2009 - Cleveland.com

"Take charge of health care by shopping for the best deals"

In an article about shopping around for best deals on healthcare, Regina Brett discusses how The Healthcare Survival Guide provides sound advice for people who want to save money on their healthcare costs.

11/13/2009 - Jacksonville Business Journal

"Haggling healthcare bills?"

The Jacksonville Business Journal's Kimberly Morrison's article on healthcare bill negotiations declared The Healthcare Survival Guide as a resource for individuals looking for money-saving advice.

11/13/2009 - WAFB CBS 9 Baton Rouge, Louisiana (00:02:13)

"Healthline Louisiana"

Healthline Louisiana reports on The Healthcare Survival Guide and share some of its useful tips.

11/12/2009 - 90.3 WCPN Cleveland, OH (00:51:55)

"Sound of Ideas"

Marty Rosen talks with Regina Brett about The Healthcare Survival Guide and shares money-saving tips with listeners.

11/12/2009 - Cape Cod Times

"Book helps you protect your health care"

The Healthcare Survival Guide's useful ways to implement healthcare cost-cutting strategies (even if you have health insurance coverage) were featured in the Cape Cod Times' "Small Doses."

11/12/2009 - HealthNewsDigest.com

"An Insider's Guide to Surviving Healthcare"

Health News Digest featured The Healthcare Survival Guide in their "Health Tips" Update.

11/11/2009 - CBS 5 San Francisco, CA (00:02:46)

"Health Watch: Insurance Costs"

Marty Rosen speaks with Dr. Kim Mulvihill about tips people can use to save money on their healthcare costs.

11/08/2009 - Jacksonville.com

"A look at Jacksonville's health care terrain"

Jacksonville.com's Jeremy Cox cites The Healthcare Survival Guide as his source for healthcare savings tips.

11/2009 - Living Uncured

"The Healthcare Survival Guide"

Living Uncured finds The Healthcare Survival Guide a helpful resource for individuals and businesses looking to save money on healthcare costs.

11/09/2009 - 1140 WRVA Richmond, VA (00:07:54)

"Jimmy Barrett"

Jimmy Barrett talks to coauthor Marty Rosen about The Healthcare Survival Guide, COBRA and other affordable healthcare services.

11/06/2009 - WTOP 103.5 FM Washington, D.C. (00:01:16)

"Health Costs"

WTOP Radio talks to coauthor Marty Rosen to about saving money on healthcare.

10/23/2009 - Quad City Times

"Save on health costs"

Healthbeat Reporter Deirdre Cox Baker's article on how to save on health costs refers to The Healthcare Survival Guide as a source of several money-saving healthcare tips.

10/22/2009 - WLVT, Lehigh Valley, PA (00:06:22)

"Tempo inDepth"

The Healthcare Survival Guide is the inspiration for this story about the uninsured and underinsured of the Lehigh Valley.

10/20/2009 - MLive.com

"Pennsylvania company offering free downloads of book for uninsured"

MLive.com Reporter Sven Gustafson raved about the book, saying "[it] could help a lot of people at a time when the ranks of the uninsured in Michigan are on the rise."

10/13/2009 - The Washington Post

"Charting the Best Course"

Rachel Saslow reviews The Healthcare Survival Guide for the Washington Post's Health section.

10/09/2009 - NBC 10 Philadelphia Health Watch (00:02:43)

"Be Well Stay Well"

Watch Marty Rosen discuss how to save money on health insurance and health services with NBC 10's Renee Chenault-Fattah.

10/09/2009 - WHYY Philadelphia (00:00:41)

"WHYY News"

Listen to Marty Rosen, Co-Author of The Healthcare Survival Guide, discuss cost saving tips on WHYY in Philadelphia.

10/05/2009 - Sfgate.com

"Health care tips booklet available for free download"

The online edition of The San Francisco Chronicle featured the book on its unemployment blog.

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