[stevesearer]

I like the idea of transparent pricing that some surgery centers are implementing. One example is the Surgery Center of Oklahoma which simply displays the prices of their procedures on their website.

This way, people can make informed decisions about their health and purchase procedures at rates far below what is charged through insurance.

"Transparent, direct, package pricing means the patient knows exactly what the cost of the service will be upfront. Fees for the surgeon, anesthesiologist and facility are all included in one low price. There are no hidden costs, charges or surprises."

http://www.surgerycenterok.com/pricing.php

[will_brown]

I too like the transparent pricing, CVS Minute Clinics are a great example, if they offer a service it is listed on their price chart.

In FL medical facilities that post prices of their 50 most common treatments are given a discount on their license fee. I think that is great, but you have to laugh at how pro-business states get businesses to do anything pro-consumer.

Separately, under the FL Patient Bill of Rights, even if a medical facility does not post their pricing, if requested by the patient the provider must provide a reasonable estimated charges of such service.