[drawkbox]

I like prices before the service, even health. I think the not knowing the price aspect keeps many people from services they need and makes people do services they might not need based on not knowing the price.

To live in a capitalist society and accept a service without knowing the cost is a bit scary and stressful. Yes it is your health and must be paid attention but so is maintenance on your house and vehicles and you'd never agree to some service on your house or vehicle for its health without knowing the price. You want at least an estimate before going through with it with that provider.

Contractors for repairs around the house as an example, they vary in quality and price, it is better to make a smart decision than one that is brash and payment is determined after the fact. Granted health costs are harder to predict and extremely important but the added stress of not knowing the cost I think is actually bad for health.