Publishing testing prices in electronic ordering systems for inpatients may not lead to significant changes in clinician ordering behavior or associated fees, according to a study published April 21 in JAMA Internal Medicine. However, small changes were seen in ordering for patients in the intensive care unit and in higher fee tests. The authors say…
Value of Price Transparency Questioned
by Glenn S. Demby | May 17, 2017 | Health care reform-nir, National Lab Reporter