> but was hoping high deductible plans would force prices lower by getting consumers involved Part of the problem here is a lack of price transparency. That's

> but was hoping high deductible plans would force prices lower by getting consumers involved Part of the problem here is a lack of price transparency. That's what's stopping consumer choice driving any price reduction. It's very difficult to shop medical expenses. In the end it seems like the main choice they give you is really either to do it now or delay.