USA Today: New Study Shows Wide Variation In Health Costs
USA Today: Health Care Costs Vary Widely, Study ShowsPatients pay as much as 683 percent more for the same medical procedures, such as MRIs or CT scans, in the same town, depending on which doctor they choose, according to a new study by a national health care group. That means patients who pay for a percentage of their care, instead of a co-payment, may end up spending hundreds of dollars more for a certain procedure than they would if they chose treatment somewhere else - often within a few minutes' drive (Kennedy, 6/29). This is part of the Morning Briefing, a summary of health policy coverage from major news organizations. Sign up for an email subscription.