Why hospitals in Mexico are upfront about cost
By Florence Collins What would you do if you the doctor said you needed a surgery that would cost around $35,000 out of pocket? Before making any life-changing decisions, Pauline* decided
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Discharge is not a dead end: Patient Navigators in the ER
By Meghan Checkley Often, the ER is a point of contact for patients who do not have a primary care doctor or do not regularly seek health care. When such
It Costs Nothing to Care
By Abraar Karan The cost of medical service provision in the United States is one of the most palpable strains on the healthcare system, but we must not forget that cost
The Importance of Cost Awareness
By Robert Schultz It is my pleasure to share my story which illustrates the importance of cost-awareness in healthcare. After nearly 10 years of experience in the IT and
Can Telemedicine Save Patients’ Lives and Money?
By Julie Potyraj Each month, William G. takes a day off work, driving 20 miles to have his hypertension monitored at a local VA clinic. Between fuel costs, lost pay, and
A Patient-Centered Approach to Improving Quality and Decreasing Cost of Care
Submitted by Ryan O’Connell This story is a team effort co-authored by physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists featured in the below video. Through a multi-year, ongoing effort to improve value—to patients