CareGuide Advocates

11/21/2025

50 million Americans are living with autoimmune disorders every day. Affordable testing is not just convenient; it is life changing. Autoimmune testing helps detect diseases like lupus and thyroid disorders early, but many patients face high costs.

Our team helped a member find a Quest Diagnostics test site that could complete the needed testing for $37 compared to a regional average of $186. By helping members navigate the system and uncover fair, transparent pricing, we are turning healthcare confusion into clarity, one test at a time.

11/19/2025

$16K in medical debt gone. Proof that healthcare navigation can truly change lives. Thank you Carla! ⭐⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

11/17/2025

Chronic conditions like diabetes cost the United States an estimated $412.9 billion each year, including $106.3 billion in lost productivity and absenteeism, putting employers under immense financial strain.

Rising medical and prescription costs leave many organizations choosing between higher premiums or plans with greater deductibles and out-of-pocket costs. Both options hurt employee satisfaction and retention while failing to address the real problem.

CareGuide's approach aligns with the Deloitte HR Dive article’s call for smarter, preventive healthcare strategies. Employers who use CareGuide can lower avoidable claims, boost employee/member satisfaction, and reclaim dollars lost to inefficiency while investing in better care, not just cheaper plans.

Article: https://zurl.co/mqmmD

Employers might need to embrace a “very different” view of health benefits strategy moving forward, one of the firm’s analysts told HR Dive.

11/14/2025

Each year in the U.S., there are over 9.6 million inpatient stays that involve major surgery. For many families, those procedures lead to life-changing recovery and overwhelming bills.

One family came to us after receiving a $14,617.78 hospital bill while living on a single income. Our team reviewed the charges, confirmed financial assistance eligibility, and guided them through the write-off process.

Within days, their bill was reduced by 84%, saving more than $12,000 and giving the family peace of mind.
At CareGuide, we believe no one should face medical debt alone.

11/10/2025

63 million adults in the U.S. provide unpaid care to family or friends. That’s nearly 1 in 4 Americans quietly acting as the backbone of our healthcare system. Yet workplaces treat this as a personal issue despite the reality that a struggling employee impacts the business directly.

Caregivers spend about $7,200 out of pocket each year while juggling work and complex insurance systems. CareGuide helps them:
✅ Navigate medical bills
✅ Find affordable, quality care
✅ Access mental health and community resources

Supporting caregivers is smart business. Companies that do see stronger engagement, loyalty, and trust. At CareGuide, we believe caregiving is not a burden but a shared opportunity to build workplaces where care and transparency thrive.

Read the full AARP report here: https://zurl.co/RlX5t

The 2025 edition of Caregiving in the US, released by AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving, reveals a rapidly evolving caregiving landscape.

11/07/2025

A thyroid biopsy is a simple yet critical test that helps doctors determine if a lump or nodule in the thyroid is harmless or something that needs further care.

It is one of the most common diagnostic procedures in the U.S., performed on thousands of patients each year to detect thyroid cancer early and guide treatment decisions. Early testing can make all the difference by helping patients get answers sooner, avoid unnecessary surgeries, and focus on healing with confidence. Yet, for many Americans, the cost of this essential test can be a major barrier to care.

That is why access and affordability matter. No one should have to delay a biopsy because of financial worry when early detection can save lives.

11/06/2025

If you thought our Halloween costumes were scary, you should see how terrifyingly good our Advocates are at fighting those bills! 💀🎃

11/03/2025

Nearly 100 million Americans owe more than $220 billion in medical debt, according to a recent census report.

Across the country, cities and states are stepping up to help families escape the crushing weight of medical bills, giving them a second chance to breathe and rebuild. It is a shocking reality that reminds us how deeply healthcare costs can affect people's lives.

At CareGuide, we see the struggle behind those numbers. We are here to help families navigate their medical bills, understand their options, and regain control of their financial well-being.

Because no one should have to choose between getting care and going into debt, and no one should face that journey alone. ❤️
Article: https://zurl.co/StnaU

New York City is among cities and states purchasing medical debt for pennies on the dollar and forgiving it.

10/31/2025

👻 Happy Halloween from all of us at CareGuide!
We’re serving up some spook-tacular healthcare humor today because saving on scary medical bills shouldn’t send shivers down your spine. 🎃💀

10/31/2025

Our member from Florida, earning $40K a year, received a bill for $18,713. We brought it down to $828 — saving over $17,800 and turning a financial crisis into relief.

At CareGuide, we make sure members get care without sacrificing stability.
This is what real healthcare advocacy looks like. 💪

10/30/2025

Happy Halloween Eve! Our CareGuide Shark smells unfair medical bills… and he’s coming for them. 😤💥

Want to join the fight? Call📞 CareGuide 469.902.2267
Healthcare is expensive — advocacy shouldn’t be. 💙

10/29/2025

From $100,000 to under $28,000 — yes, really! Latisha made it happen. Don’t trust us? Hear it from our members who’ve experienced real savings firsthand. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️