As the cost of health care continues to rise, one way insurers are working to save money is by educating members on the importance of choosing the appropriate place to go for care. This comes as policymakers explore ways to eliminate what can be large cost variations for the same treatment at different facilities.
The legislative discussion is focused on price differentials between hospital-based outpatient departments (HOPDs) and other treatment sites. The goal is to equalize payments for the same…
