This week we reveal some of the hidden truths behind American healthcare, insurance, and why the heck everything costs so much in this country. Through a book club style discussion about “The Price We Pay: What Broke American Health Care – And How to Fix It” by Marty Makary, MD, special guest Denise Holley and I work to provide you with education, resources, tips and tricks about how to navigate the system as a consumer. Enjoy!!
Sources:
The Price We Pay: What Broke American Health Care – And How to Fix It by Marty Makary, MD
The Surgery Center of Oklahoma: example of transparent pricing
The Impact of Price Transparency for Surgical Services (Mehta et al. 2018)
The FTC Funeral Rule and Your Rights
Restoring Medicine.org: resources for all
Sentinel Air Medical Alliance: fair helicopter life flight prices
Choosing Wisely: consensus about overtreatment
One Medical (previously Iora Health)
Health Rosetta: FREE open-source insurance broker advice for employers
(No) Effect of a Workplace Wellness Program on Employee Health and Economic Outcomes (Song and Baiker 2019)
Other Resources:
Healthcare Bluebook: shop for health services with price transparency
The CEO’s Guide to Restoring the American Dream: How to Deliver World Class Healthcare to your Employees at Half the Cost by Dave Chase
Health Warehouse: Online pharmacy with low prices
Good Rx: compare prescription costs
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