Public Awareness and Use of Price Transparency
Author Information
Author(s): de Azevedo Cardoso Taiane, Siegenthaler Simon, Booth Garrett S, van Harten Wim, Pathak Yuvraj PhD, Muhlestein David JD, PhD
Primary Institution: West Health Institute
Hypothesis
Are people aware that they can look up prices of health care services prior to receiving care, and is this information being used?
Conclusion
The study found that there is limited awareness and use of hospital price transparency data among the public, despite a strong desire for transparency.
Supporting Evidence
- 73% of respondents were not aware they could look up prices for common health care services.
- Less than 20% of respondents had looked up the price of a medical service before their visit.
- 78% of respondents preferred stricter penalties for hospitals that have not released their prices.
Takeaway
Most people don't know they can check health care prices before going to the hospital, but many want to know.
Methodology
The study used a nationally representative survey conducted by Gallup with 5149 randomly selected adults aged 18 and older.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported data.
Limitations
Findings are based on self-reported data, which may not accurately reflect actual awareness and use of price transparency.
Participant Demographics
Participants included adults aged 18 and older from all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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