@sarahkliff I had mri quote from hospital $1200. Local mri clinic $195. Sold!!
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@RandyDiller Yep same thing here - switched from a large academic hospital to local imaging clinic. -
@sarahkliff@RandyDiller academic center at my grad school billed $1,085 to x-Ray my knee. Broken. MRI to confirm ligaments ok: $2,768.
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@sarahkliff@THCBstaff Plus who's reading ur#MRI?#Subspecialty#fellowship trained or#general#radiologists. Factors into cost.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@sarahkliff@THCBstaff Well, also be careful you're not getting the crappiest#MRI either.#insurance companies don't look into that.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@sarahkliff Hope the ordering doctor will still be able to easily access the results!#fragmentedhealthcaresysystemThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@sarahkliff At my office, we are offered comparison shopping for procedures, and if we choose the cheapest option we receive gift cards.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@sarahkliff Some research suggests this works to cut costs, even for providers who don't participate (competition!)http://www.healthsystemtracker.org/2014/08/price-transparency-reduces-mri-costs-and-stimulates-provider-competition/ …Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@sarahkliff@LorenAdler Not Angie's List,#AetnasList .Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@sarahkliff@THCBstaff Is this a HIPPA violation? Just asking.https://twitter.com/sarahkliff/status/648632122438238208 …Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@sarahkliff Does your health insurer offer a "Where to get medical procedures" phone line for prechecking cheaper approved sources?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@sarahkliff Also good to ask: Is this MRI really necessary?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@sarahkliff Me too!! Last year MRI of foot was $1200 out of pocket, insurance called and went elsewhere for $250Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@sarahkliff Now that's what I call aggressive cost containment.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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