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I am skeptical of claims that the US heathcare system could be fixed solely by better consumer medical information. But this is one area where consumers can oft
by dv_dt 8y ago
I am skeptical of claims that the US heathcare system could be fixed solely by better consumer medical information. But this is one area where consumers can often save money - just by asking their pharmicist when they go to fill a prescription to run the cost both under insurance vs cash pay.
One wonders what value health system administrators are providing when such a high percentage of negotiated drug plans result in higher prices than cash prices.
- wallace_f 8y ago>One wonders what value health insurance administrators are providing Good question. This was also discussed last week on HN[1]. Since 1970, the number of doctors is up 150%, in line with pop. growth, while healthcare administrators up by 3200%. 1-https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17756845 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17756845