Good morning, it's Sunday morning, if you are tired of watching the Trump Impeachment Carnival, have your coffee watching this story. (it is a true story)
Insurance companies are supposed to LOWER healthcare costs by fighting inappropriate price gouging, right? WRONG. Here's why.
The story is all too common. Next time your physician orders a test, image or any service from an outside vendor.
A routine doctor's visit for a sore throat brought more than $28,000 in charges for one woman. In our Bill of the Month partnership with Kaiser Health News and NPR, we take a look at unexpected medical costs. The woman’s visit shows even when insurance does cover medical charges, costs can still skyrocket in the long run. David Begnaud reports, and Kaiser Health News editor-in-chief Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the findings.
1. Ask how much it will cost
2. Don't believe what he says, because he does not know. If he refers you to one of his staff ask him/her.
3. Tell the staff member to order it from an in-network provider.
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