Search Tag: price transparency
One-third-of-lab-tests-not-needed
2017 23 Apr
Despite the fact that lab tests are one of the most common orders placed by doctors and most patients get stuck for a blood draw every time they are admitted to a hospital, research shows that almost one-third of these tests are unnecessary. See Also: Debate Over Rising Healthcare Costs As hospitals seek new ways to use price transparency,...Read more
Important-trends-in-innovation-and-consumer-behaviour
2019 30 Oct
With the technological and behavioural landscapes in healthcare changing faster than ever before, experts apply their knowledge to identifying future trends that may introduce radical advancements within the industry. In October, during a Becker's Hospital Review event in Chicago , panelists discussed several important trends in healthcare innovation...Read more
Need-for-transparency-in-era-of-covid-19-pandemic
2020 05 Jun
The current study of the Cyprus Integrity Forum (CIF) highlights the pitfalls that must be avoided to preserve the sustainability of our country, social equality and environmental integrity, and above all to protect the prestige of our country as a state of law and morality and not as a centre of opportunistic corruption as some have accused us...Read more
Healthcare-consumerism-and-cost-dispelling-the-myth-of-price-transparency
2021 24 Feb
Speakers Deb Gordon, MBA Author, The Health Care Consumer’s Manifesto: How to Get the Most for Your Money Pat Rocap, CPA, CHIIS Director, Cost Management Services, Health Catalyst Read more
Many-u-s-hospitals-unhappy-with-the-cms-price-transparency-regulation
2022 22 Apr
Global research firm KLAS (Salt Lake City, UT USA) recently released a report on U.S. hospital perceptions of price transparency regulation by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). As of 1 January 2021, all U.S. hospitals needed to comply with CMS regulations that require that hospitals provide clear and accessible online pricing...Read more