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Where you get health care can cost you

Where you get health care can cost you

Do you know how much a trip to your physician costs? Most of us don’t. We pay the copay at the physician’s office and don’t think much about it. If the doctor determines further tests are needed, most patients go where he or she suggests. When the bill comes, costs may be higher because of

By Marcia Cady|2019-06-10T08:59:14-05:00June 10th, 2019|Categories: Stories, Team Blue|Tags: consumers, cost of care, disparity, engaged shopper, horizontal integration, hospitals, site of care|Comments Off

3 ways consumers are driving change in health care – and how you can do the same

3 ways consumers are driving change in health care – and how you can do the same

Twenty years ago when you set off on a summer road trip, you likely used a well-worn AAA travel book to guide your hotel selection. No reviews – just approximate cost and a few words describing amenities. Today, you wouldn’t think twice about checking multiple websites to compare prices, search for specific amenities and read

By Marcia Cady|2018-05-07T10:08:32-05:00May 7th, 2018|Categories: Team Blue, Topics|Tags: best price, change, comparing costs and providers, consumers, in network, preventive visits, shopping, technology, telemedicine, wellness programs|Comments Off