If you want to fix medicine, increase transparency. Earlier this summer, I had white spots on my throat and needed to go get checked for strep.
I called around, and finally settled on a facility that told me they could check for strep for just $59. I go in, get my throat culture, then get my bill.
"Well yeah, the throat culture was only $59. But the nurse had to do it and it's $120 to see a nurse. Also, the doctor has to check in before any operation is performed, and that's $200. After all other fees, your total bill is $400".
There's no way that should be legal. I was quoted $60.
I called around, and finally settled on a facility that told me they could check for strep for just $59. I go in, get my throat culture, then get my bill.
"Well yeah, the throat culture was only $59. But the nurse had to do it and it's $120 to see a nurse. Also, the doctor has to check in before any operation is performed, and that's $200. After all other fees, your total bill is $400".
There's no way that should be legal. I was quoted $60.