A few weeks ago I blogged about comparison shopping for medical procedures. This time around, I want to bring to light information that is available for my neighbors in Illinois.
The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued an Illinois Hospital Report Card. By law citizens of Illinois have the right to access information about hospitals' care and costs, among other statistics.
This website allows for access to that information as well as conduct quick comparisons between area hospitals.
http://www.healthcarereportcard.illinois.gov/
Politics aside, a smart consumer rarely buys an important purchase without first researching the facts. However, so often when it comes to our healthcare we assume that we have no control over the bill. Why is that?
With the exception of emergencies, everyone has the time to seek out the right healthcare facility for them. Maintaining reasonable costs for standard procedures is a crucial component to your healthcare bill, your insurance premiums and ultimately the healthcare crisis in America. I urge everyone to become more familiar with the costs - as well as the cost disparity- among hospitals near you.
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
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