Think twice before agreeing to tests

Take it from Nicole Rochester, MD, of Your GPS Doc, who was handed a $600 bill for a series of tests that her insurance company later deemed not medically necessary—asking questions is key: “When your doctor tells you she wants to order lab tests, X-rays, CT scans, or MRI scans, always ask what she is looking for and if the test is absolutely necessary. Never decline necessary medical tests based on cost, but when faced with this question, some doctors will choose to narrow their focus and take more of a step-wise approach