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Mark S.'s avatar

Interesting angle on the pressure between the insurance companies, pricing, and large health care institutions that causes small practices to merge. If there is intent, is that called collusion??

I hear Medicare actually does a much better job negotiating rates.

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Lynn's avatar

Dan, yes, 1) healthcare cost is on the rise like any other items; 2) Health Insurance and Medicare Shopping are confusing with many choices 3) hospital price transparency legislation is going to become effective on 01/01/2022 w resistance from AHA

FAQ

1) Do we have the rights to shop around? Yes

2) Can we choose providers? Yes

3) Do we have the rights to ask for a pre-estimate before agreeing to the procedure? Yes

Plus there are brokers who are diligently helping consumers with non-bias professional advice based on his or her healthcare need as your guide.

Yes - help is available and on its way!

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