We get what we pay for, right? But maybe not at the doctor's office. A new survey suggests that most Americans aren't convinced that the best doctors cost the most money.
The study, led by Kathryn Phillips, a professor of health economics and health services research at the University of California, San Francisco, polled over 2,000 U.S. adults. Participants were asked four questions about the link between cost and quality of care.
The responses to each question showed that a solid majority don't believe that paying more for medical care is often worth it. Between 58 and 71 percent ruled against the idea that higher price meant better care, depending on the question.
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