Costs associated with major planned procedures have not only skyrocketed but also varied greatly. Accordingly, traditional PPO costs have risen dramatically—for both plan sponsors and members. To offset these increases, it has often meant a trade-off in… Read More →

The cost of surgical procedures in the United States continues to soar and seemingly sporadically rise. Stanford Health Care reported that 48 million surgical inpatient procedures were performed in the United States in 2009 [6], and that number continues… Read More →

It’s unfortunately not uncommon for Americans to incur unexpected medical expenses and receive subsequent unplanned medical bills. Especially in emergency situations, consumers often receive treatment without knowing the true out-of-pocket cost to them. Read More →

Healthcare costs can be confusing with a traditional health plan. Read More →

According to a recent survey from TransUnion Healthcare, approximately 76% of consumers are concerned about health insurance costs increasing. More than half (57.9%) of the people surveyed said the rising costs associated with health insurance have… Read More →

It’s wise to always choose a medical provider that will provide the best results. Enlisting a top-rated provider will save patients time and, perhaps surprisingly, money. With the cost of healthcare as high as it is, one might assume that this also means… Read More →

According the Bureau of Labor Statistics, consumer healthcare inflation averaged only 2.7% in 2015, significantly less than its rate of 4.7% during the second half of 2007[1].  Although still on pace to stay ahead of inflation, the rate at which… Read More →

While most people's wages are growing at a glacial pace, medical expenditures continue their meteoric rise.  No one can deny that skyrocketing healthcare costs are getting ridiculous for nearly everyone in the United States.  Unfortunately, this trend is… Read More →

In the United States, healthcare costs are much higher than those in other developed countries, and it has been this way for quite some time.  Unfortunately, this doesn’t necessarily equate to superior health or even a higher standard of care [1].  While… Read More →

Live long enough, and you're more likely than not to require a surgical procedure. You've probably been experiencing pain, going to the doctor, missing out on life activities. But you and your physician have made a decision, you're going to go ahead with… Read More →