There have been several articles published recently about the wide variation in pricing from one hospital to another. Having this information open and available will help providers begin to think about competing on price and quality and will help control the runaway health care costs in the US. As we examine the variation in costs…
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HCMS Group is an independent (not captive of health industry insurance carriers/ administrators or medical service providers) private information services company established in 2003. HCMS provides disruptive innovation to employers to reduce waste in health benefits, recruit/retain high-performing human capital, and increase business profitability.
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