Lack of transparency in healthcare costs, predatory hospital billing and collection practices, have created the greatest challenge to public trust in the medical profession in this era. Dr. Makary calls out for standard cost and billing practices that inform the patient of the cost of their healthcare before they undergo any medical procedure.
The Top Five Health Conditions Driving Insurance Costs
A new study has identified the top five health conditions that are driving the overall cost of group health plan outlays, and without which spending would actually be falling. The report is enlightening, and employers can use the findings to offer programs aimed at...