How to See Hospital Prices

Hospitals and insurers are now required to share their prices and negotiated rates with the public. The problem? Most of the data is inaccessible to patients. 

Marcus Dorstel, Vice President of Operations at Turquoise Health, shares how his team has sifted through the data to create a tool patients can use to shop for health care services, compare prices, and find quality care.  Plus, the shocking price discoveries they made in the process. 

Terry and Dr. Bob also discuss how price transparency can help employers create health plan benefits that protect their employee’s physical and financial health.

We also hear from Melissa Moya, the founder and executive director of Lyme Fight Foundation, on her initial Lyme diagnosis and following treatment journey.

Hosts: 

Terry Wilcox, Executive Director, Patients Rising

Dr. Robert Goldberg, “Dr. Bob,” Co-Founder and Vice President of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest

Kate Pecora, Field Correspondent

Guests: 

Marcus Dorstel, Vice President of Operations, Turquoise Health

Melissa Moya,  Founder and Executive Director, Lyme Fight Foundation

Jen (Levi) Peterson, Patient Correspondent

Adam Berkowitz, Founder and President, Simpara

Gill Rodriguez, HR administrator, Shine Solar

Links: 

Lyme Fight Foundation

Turquoise Health

President Biden Signs CHIPS and Science Act, Discusses Inflation Reduction Act

New price transparency regulations for hospitals, insurers empower patients

Health Plan Heroes

Rx Relief for All

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