This week we reveal some of the hidden truths behind American healthcare, insurance, and why the heck everything costs so much in this country. Through a book club style discussion about “The Price We Pay: What Broke American Health Care – And How to Fix It” by Marty Makary, MD, special guest Denise Holley and I work to provide you with education, resources, tips and tricks about how to navigate the system as a consumer. Enjoy!!Sources:The Price We Pay: What Broke American Health Care – And How to Fix It by Marty Makary, MDThe Surgery Center of Oklahoma: example of transparent pricingThe Impact of Price Transparency for Surgical Services (Mehta et al. 2018)The FTC Funeral Rule and Your RightsRestoring Medicine.org: resources for allSentinel Air Medical Alliance: fair helicopter life flight pricesChoosing Wisely: consensus about overtreatmentOne Medical (previously Iora Health)Health Rosetta: FREE open-source insurance broker advice for employers(No) Effect of a Workplace Wellness Program on Employee Health and Economic Outcomes (Song and Baiker 2019) Other Resources:BrokenHealthcare.orgHealthcare Bluebook: shop for health services with price transparencyFlorida Health Price FinderThe CEO’s Guide to Restoring the American Dream: How to Deliver World Class Healthcare to your Employees at Half the Cost by Dave ChaseHealth Warehouse: Online pharmacy with low pricesGood Rx: compare prescription costs

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