Hospital & Healthcare Management June 23, 2022
Hospitals and health systems in the US are dedicated to assisting patients in navigating the planning process, which includes understanding prospective expenses, as they play a significant role in patient outcomes. To help patients obtain the information they require, the field is creating and using tools. Hospitals also have procedures in place to help patients who are unable to cover all or part of the cost of their care.
By emphasising tools that benefit patients and comply with the new federal transparent pricing policy, the American Hospital Association is promoting this endeavour. A patient cost estimate tool, a widely used strategy, can be used to satisfy the first condition of the policy, which is related to shoppable services. Hospitals and...