One of the biggest problems facing the health care systemtoday is the emphasis on third party payment, which insulatesthe individual from the price of health care servicesand from important and personal health care decisions.Ensuring that health care prices are transparent encourages consumers to make more informed decisions, with greater sensitivity to price.
Health Care
Pain Has a Price: The Hidden Costs of Insurer-Controlled Care
“You can’t come in for your steroid injections without scheduling an extra appointment because your insurance isn’t paying us enough.” That’s what I was told at my most recent visit to an orthopedic surgeon I’ve seen for years. I expected relief from my pain, not a surprise medical bill—or as I learned later, “cost-shifting.” My...
July 21, 2025