Would you shop around for the best price on a medial procedure? Most patients do not know the price of a medical procedure and many might not care because they think insurance will cover it. But that is not always the case. Many patients are paying out of their own pockets for their health care or have high deductible insurance. Health care costs and doctors’ prices are now more transparent thanks to the Internet. Several websites arm patients with cost information and others allow them to make price comparisons in their areas. They might even get a coupon for a price reduction from a participating provider. One such website can be found at.healthcarebluebook.com/”>www.healthcarebluebook.com. Visit this website and discuss the following questions with others in the class.What do you think of this idea of shopping around for medical services? How likely are you to take advantage of Internet price discounts for medical care? Would you shop around for some procedures but not for others? Discuss….Remember to follow the guidelines posted in your syllabus. Also remember you must include the name of the student at the beginning of your postings to other students.
