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> Why isn't it law that Hospitals provide transparent pricing for non-emergency procedures? Medicare would oppose this tooth and nail. The lack of pricing tran
by chimeracoder 9y ago
> Why isn't it law that Hospitals provide transparent pricing for non-emergency procedures?
Medicare would oppose this tooth and nail. The lack of pricing transparency enables them to keep reimbursing less than cost, because they can expect private insurers to be forced to pay the difference.
- the_mitsuhiko 9y agoGot a source for that?
- cmurf 9y agohttps://www.cms.gov/apps/physician-fee-schedule https://www.cms.gov/apps/physician-fee-schedule
- chimeracoder 9y agoI'm not sure what you're implying by posting that link. Medicare posts its fees and schedules, yes, but the point is about what private insurers reimburse.