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U.S. Healthcare System

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U.S. Healthcare Systems and Government Policies Are Failing Patients — Here’s How to Fix Them

A lack of price transparency is failing patients. Without it, patients cannot seek out the highest quality healthcare at the lowest cost, and doctors and administrators can’t make cost-conscious decisions.

MD Clarity December 11, 2019

A doctor looks at his laptop to examine the cost of care

Cost of Care

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Physicians Must Understand the Cost of Care to Provide Better Outcomes for Patients

The cost of health care in the United States remains a challenging puzzle for patients and providers. Absent of clear, easy-to-understand pricing guidelines that span across state lines, many struggle to determine the actual price of a medical procedure.

MD Clarity November 1, 2019

A doctor holds a patients hand, providing patient-centered care.

Healthcare Consumerism

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Preparing Providers for Value-Based Care and Consumerism in Healthcare

Technology can transform data into actionable insights for providers needing to meet the demands of value-based care and consumerism in healthcare.

MD Clarity October 4, 2019

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