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Do you shop around and/or negotiate for your health care costs?

In 2007, a family of four covered by a typical preferred provider organization insurance plan (PPO) is expected to receive an average of $14,500 in medical services. If you fit that profile, about $5,100 of that will be your responsibility - in the form of premiums, co-pays, and deductibles. That's an increase of more than 8% over last year, following 5 straight years in which costs jumped more than 9% annually. With a little research and some hard bargaining, though, you can cut that figure by half or more. Here are 10 ways to get started, along with the savings you can expect...

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