And it doesn’t have much to say initially about the quality of care. It won’t reflect costs for particular hospitals or doctors, although officials say that’s coming for some. What Guroo hopes to do for consumers is limited so far. OK, this isn’t like for knee replacements.
That’s the real cost - not “charges” that often get marked down - based on a giant database of what insurance companies actually pay. shows the average local cost for 70 common diagnoses and medical tests in most states.
Got a sore knee? Having a baby? Need a primary-care doctor? Shopping for an MRI scan? Buying health care in America is like shopping blindfolded at Macy’s and getting the bill months after you leave the store, economist Uwe Reinhardt likes to say.Ī tool that went online Wednesday is supposed to give patients a small peek at the products and prices before they open their wallets.
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