We are starting to see more discounts given when asking for them at healthcare facilities as the cost and listed prices are in many cases non-affordable, especially when one does not have insurance coverage and doctors and hospitals alike are beginning to realize that discounted payments mean the difference...
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One more site MediBid, where physicians and patients can set pricing and “bid” on procedures has appeared on the internet. What I found interesting here was the use of a new word, “highcostectomy”. I think we can all use one of those. There is a charge to sign up and use the service...
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One of the sites mentioned in this article has been covered a couple times on the blog here. It began in the state of Washington and recently went nationwide. There’s quite a difference in price on the story quoted below on an MRI for a knee from $2500 to the $300 actually paid. Who...
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The initial pilot was done in Washington and now it is moving into a nationwide effort. I posted about the company back in Augusts and you can see a video and find more details at the link below. You can also follow the site on Twitter. PriceDoc.Com, “Price Line for Doctors” – “Deal...
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This is basically what you read in the title. There are a couple areas and thus far the service is available in the State of Washington. Take a look and visit the site and enter some zip codes and see what you come up with. It includes dental, medial, surgical procedures, chiropractors...
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