Quick Read: Health Care Pricing Still a Struggle for Consumers

In 2006, a new state law took effect to make it easier for consumers to find accurate information about health care prices. While many hospitals comply with the law by adding prices to a state-run website, few publish prices on their own websites ... which is where consumers would be looking for the information.

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• Source: Latimes

Californians are still struggling to get straight answers about the cost of common medical procedures despite state efforts aimed at lifting the veil on medical pricing. As consumers shoulder a larger share of their healthcare costs, the ability to comparison shop is key to keeping that care affordable.

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