I recently called my GP's office to find out what an "office visit" would cost. They could/would not tell me.
I called the insurance company to find out what a "reasonable and customary" charge for an office visit would be. They could/would not tell me.
So much for the patient taking charge of their health care.
We are at the mercy of the the system. It's all about big bucks. Insurance companies are taking in record earnings and raising co-pays and rates.
Our health should not be dependent on dividends and bonuses.
It a shame doctors do not have a price list to offer patients. Fair disclosures should be offered.