Becker's Healthcare October 4, 2022
Sixty-four percent of Americans have never sought out pricing for healthcare services, according to an Oct. 4 survey from Akasa revenue cycle firm that uses artificial intelligence.
The survey, commissioned by Akasa and conducted by YouGov, fielded responses from 2,026 Americans between March 9 and 14.
Fifty-eight percent of respondents said they would research their options and shop for the best price if pricing information was disclosed before necessary healthcare procedures and services.
“There’s clearly a gap between what many healthcare organizations — providers and insurance companies — think helps increase price transparency and the experience of patients in finding...