Hospitals post prices for first time, but patients are unlikely to gain insight
January 17, 2019
As of Jan. 1, hospitals have been required to post their prices. But the information is often difficult to understand, and hospitals say it doesn't reflect what patients pay.
For the first time ever, many Oklahoma hospitals are posting their prices online for every service or item they offer, creating a consumer menu.
But a closer look at these price lists shows that they are unlikely to help patients comparison-shop with ease or figure out complicated medical bills.
A check of websites for some of the largest hospital systems in the state showed the price lists are hard to find and are usuall...
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