(HealthDay)—Ambulatory surgery centers experience increases in patient volume, patient satisfaction, and revenue after adopting price transparency, according to a study published recently in The American Surgeon. Ambar Mehta, M.D., from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, and colleagues used data from six ambulatory surgery centers to characterize the impact of price transparency on a surgery center’s […]
The CMS rule goes further than current regulations, and it requires hospitals to share prices in a bid to “encourage price transparency” and enhance “public accessibility,” notes The Hill. The Trump administration is also looking into new ways to “allow consumers to more easily access relevant health care data and compare providers.” “The agency is considering […]
When Missourians go to healthcare.gov to buy health insurance, they likely won’t be shocked by double-digit increases this year, according to data filed Wednesday with the state’s insurance department. Three existing carriers — and one new entry into the market — will offer plans with smaller increases than previous years. Two insurers offering healthcare.gov plans […]
Not every stakeholder is convinced as India considers a policy that may force e-commerce companies, social-media websites and search engines to store their data locally and regulate anti-competitive policies such as deep discounts during online sales. According to the recommendations of the draft policy, a copy of which is available with BloombergQuint, such locally stored […]
You likely shop around to find the best prices for groceries, clothing, and electronics. But what about for medical procedures? If not, you should start today. Most Americans assume medical procedures are set at a relatively fixed cost, but they could be losing out on thousands of dollars a year by not shopping around, a […]
Rental companies charge around £15 a day for an excess waiver policy, compared to iCarhireinsurance.com which offers cover from £2.99 a day in Europe (or £39.99 for annual cover), and can be bought before leaving home, avoiding rental desk stress. The insurer found that travellers who rent cars are still baffled by the pricing structures, […]
But the identity of a patient’s orthopedist explains a lot more about where he or she got her M.R.I. than any other factor considered, including price and distance. Less than 1 percent of patients in the study sample availed themselves of a price comparison tool to shop for M.R.I.s before receiving one. By this reasoning, […]
It’s been revealed that top car rental companies are charging Brits more than other nationalities for car hire. A shocking investigation by The Daily Mail, Mail Online and consumer group A Spokesman Said found that both Avis and Europcar are charging different rates based on nationality. Nic McBride from A Spokesman Said blasted the disparity […]
While care is largely delivered by private insurers, hospitals, and physicians, each of those groups is influenced by price controls and regulations that stymie their entrepreneurial spirit. Too often, consumers experience “the system” as unresponsive behemoths. What’s more, health insurance obscures the true cost of care from patients, removing any incentive to shop for value, […]
Previously, Blue Cross NC has offered patients access to price transparency tool Blue Connect, which allows patients to view cost estimates for various procedures. While all patients will still have access to Blue Connect, Blue Cross NC will begin rolling out the SmartShopper tool to patients covered by one of the payer’s large employer-sponsored healthcare […]
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This Week in Pricing > 8/18/18
This Week in Pricing is a collection of pricing focused news, thought leadership , events, jobs and professional education resources for pricers. This Edition is brought to you by: Value Innoruption Advisors Founded by Dr. Stephan Liozu, Value Innoruption Advisors provides training and consulting resources for organizations interested in embedding value-based methodologies in their […]
How Well Does Your Pricing Organization Learn From the Field? | Pricing Matters
Unlock latent potential with price experimentation With every price quote or posted price, there is an opportunity to learn about the market, and in turn, improve pricing. Yet, a tremendous amount of the information is not captured, systemized or utilized, neither by people in pricing nor the algorithms they employ. The potential in learning from […]
“Alnylam’s proactive approach to working closely with Harvard Pilgrim far ahead of the drug approval date to develop a value-based agreement highlights its commitment to patients, patient access, and delivering meaningful outcomes to the healthcare system,” said Michael Sherman, M.D., M.B.A., Chief Medical Officer of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. “By virtue of linking level of reimbursement […]
Dealflicks, once billed as the Priceline of movie tickets, is no more | LA Times
Dealflicks Inc., the start-up once billed as the Priceline of movie ticket sellers, has thrown in the towel after years of struggling to gain traction. The San Francisco company, which promoted deals on tickets and concessions, sent an email to customers Tuesday saying its service has ended, effective immediately. “This is unfortunate news for us […]
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level Industry: Food & Beverages Employment Type: Full-time Job Functions: Management, Accounting/Auditing, Finance Job Summary Manage the execution of pricing strategies at the area level to support company margin goals and area “Go to Market” strategy. Identify opportunities to increase sales and profit in area by conducting regular analysis, consulting with sales teams, and […]
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Computer Software Telecommunications Employment Type: Full-time Job Functions: Management, Manufacturing Job Summary Brief Description The Pricing Manager will influence Infinera’s business strategy working with Sales and partnering with Product Management to set pricing structures for key strategic opportunities and prepare financial analysis that facilitate executive decisions. Role Candidate must be […]
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