The cost for the provider is the same, but what the insurance pays is in someone elses hands. If you wished not to abide by the insurance, just pay out of pocke

The cost for the provider is the same, but what the insurance pays is in someone elses hands. If you wished not to abide by the insurance, just pay out of pocket. Insurance should really be only high deductible plans, so the patient really looks into pricing for his general care/periodic care.