$0 vs. $4,000 Out-of-Pocket For The Same Hysterectomy
You don’t have to do a lot of research to understand that healthcare in the U.S. is...complicated. Even the most common procedures can be difficult to procure and pay for, but what if there was a way to make your experience of receiving and paying …
Breaking Free From Hospitals’ Location-Network Chokehold
In real estate, the three things that matter most are: location, location, location. The same goes for healthcare. We don’t often think about it, but where we receive our care makes a huge difference in the level of care we receive and the price we pay. …
Why Building A More Complex Plan May Lead To Better Advocacy
Healthcare should be simple, right? Providers have been pushing this message for years and constantly redesign their plans to make it easier for members to access healthcare. And to a degree, they’ve been successful. At this point, if we have insurance, most of us don’t even …
Cost vs. Quality: Understanding This $100,000 Myth
When it comes to your health, how do you really know you’re getting the highest quality healthcare? Many people tend to believe that the more expensive a product or service, the better it must be -- think cars, restaurants, jewelry, or just about anything really. This …
The Cost-Saving Power of Health Care Data
It’s a common-sense, widely held business principle: What is not measured cannot be managed or improved. Yet, while your company likely captures and analyzes data about everything from your website’s performance to travel expenditures, you’re probably not doing the same for one of your largest …
Increase Worker Satisfaction by Taking Control of Health Benefits Data
Your employees know the value of shopping around. They do it themselves. Consumers spend an average 79 days researching before they make a major purchase, yet once a year, they're expected to tick a box that will determine how much they pay for their most …