This makes the most sense for one of procedures and follow ups within weeks timeframe. With employers providing healthcare, out of pocket price often is afford

This makes the most sense for one of procedures and follow ups within weeks timeframe. With employers providing healthcare, out of pocket price often is affordable, and nobody would bother that over a few thousands of dollars difference. However, companies end up paying the price (most often large employers self insure), and that is hidden from the employee. It almost makes sense if companies lobbied for something like this for once....