Alexandria, VA (PressExposure) March 21, 2007 -- Cut your healthcare bills in half! Learn these cost saving tips first hand from local author, Michelle Katz, as seen on CBS Evening News with Katie Couric and as heard on Oprah & Friends radio. St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub will host Ms. Katz and her book, Healthcare for Less, as she shares her experience of surviving a severe car accident that landed her in the hospital with no health insurance and how she discovered ways to cut her hospital bills in half.

What: Join us for free organic teas, coffee, & pastries at St.Elmo’s Coffee Pub in Alexandria as we discuss how to negotiate with your doctor effectively and cut your healthcare costs with the local experts

When: Saturday, March 24th, 2007

2-4 p.m.

Where: St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub

2300 Mt. Vernon Ave.

Alexandria, VA 22301

This event is free & no reservations are required; however, space is limited. It is recommended to come early to reserve a seat. Autographed books will be available for purchase for $15 on a first come first serve basis.

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About HCStrategies

Ms. Katz has been interviewed on several news markets including CBS Evening News with Katie Couric, the New England Cable Network, CN8 and Oprah & Friends radio. She has been a senior healthcare consultant at Arthur Andersen and consulted in the development of congressional healthcare legislation. Katz received her Master's degree in nursing from Georgetown University after recovering from a severe car accident when she did not have health insurance. She navigated her way through the healthcare system -- with minimal bills in the end. Her research and experience was the inspiration for Healthcare for Less. Michelle lives in Washington, DC and is dedicated to educating others on becoming their own healthcare advocates. For more information on Michelle Katz & Healthcare for Less visit www.healthcareforless.us.

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