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> According to NPR today, something like 75% of in-patient and 90% of out-patient events are shoppable. What are these numbers based on? I recently needed to h
by ScottFree 7y ago
> According to NPR today, something like 75% of in-patient and 90% of out-patient events are shoppable.
What are these numbers based on? I recently needed to have some blood tests done (cholesterol and A1C) and blood tests aren't covered by my NYS marketplace purchased health plan. So, I called multiple labs in my area and I couldn't get a single one of them to give me a number. They couldn't even give me a ballpark. I couldn't even get anybody at any of my local hospitals or doctor's offices to give me a base cost of an appointment with an allergist to look at a rash.
- pixl97 7y agoLucky for you they have to publish it now.
- uxp100 7y agoI think you misunderstand shoppable. This just means that if anyone WOULD give you the prices you would be able to choose. Contrast with emergencies or procedures where there is only one specialist in the area etc.
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- ixwt 7y agoThis is the point of transparent pricing. It's impossible to do so right now, even with insurance. If they can even give a ball park number for a particular procedure or test (average, or min-max range, or SOME number) it would help with shopping around.
- war1025 7y agoThe point of those numbers is exactly the same as what you describe. They are saying the majority of medical issues are things you could call around for beforehand, just the same as you tried and failed to do. The point of the executive order is to force places to actually give you a price when you ask.