Price Transparency Can Protect Patients Like John Druschitz
The New York Times recently reported on a Texas patient named John Druschitz who was hit with a $22,368 hospital bill for routine care. The days of five-figure medical bills blindsiding patients like John several months after care can end with healthcare price transparency.
New Investigative Reporting Shows Hospitals Hiding Prices in More Ways Than One
Hospital compliance with the new price transparency rule that took effect at the beginning of the year has been poor. Price lists are often confusing, consist of mere estimates, and don't represent all-in prices. According to research published in Health Affairs, two-thirds of large hospitals are non-compliant.
OP-ED: Insurers Must Stop the Tricks, New Rule Says, Offering Consumers a Treat
Just in time for Halloween, the new Transparency in Coverage Final Rule released Thursday is a sweet treat for consumers, as it means insurance companies must stop the tricks and end the masquerade of keeping their scary and mysterious prices in the dark.
Marist Poll data shows that Americans overwhelmingly support their right to see real prices in healthcare
Polling conducted by the Marist Poll from January 14-17, 2021 shows that Americans overwhelmingly support their right to see prices in healthcare by requiring hospitals and insurance companies to disclose their real prices.