This week we reveal some of the hidden truths behind American healthcare, insurance, and why the heck everything costs so much in this country. Through a book club style discussion about “The Price We Pay: What Broke American Health Care – And How to Fix It” by Marty Makary, MD, special guest Denise Holley and I work to provide you with education, resources, tips and tricks about how to navigate the system as a consumer. Enjoy!!

Sources:

The Price We Pay: What Broke American Health Care – And How to Fix It by Marty Makary, MD

The Surgery Center of Oklahoma: example of transparent pricing

The Impact of Price Transparency for Surgical Services (Mehta et al. 2018)

The FTC Funeral Rule and Your Rights

Restoring Medicine.org: resources for all

Sentinel Air Medical Alliance: fair helicopter life flight prices

Choosing Wisely: consensus about overtreatment

One Medical (previously Iora Health)

Health Rosetta: FREE open-source insurance broker advice for employers

(No) Effect of a Workplace Wellness Program on Employee Health and Economic Outcomes (Song and Baiker 2019)

Other Resources:

BrokenHealthcare.org

Healthcare Bluebook: shop for health services with price transparency

Florida Health Price Finder

The CEO’s Guide to Restoring the American Dream: How to Deliver World Class Healthcare to your Employees at Half the Cost by Dave Chase

Health Warehouse: Online pharmacy with low prices

Good Rx: compare prescription costs