Cost-Containment

For consumers, the No Surprises Act is a timely solution for an issue that has historically been a source of frustration.

The proposal is called the 10Plan, and most participants would not spend more than 10% of their income on premiums in a given year.

Procedures analyzed in the study included joint replacements, spinal fusions and bariatric surgeries.

A new KFF analysis shines more light on the discrepancy between private insurance reimbursements and Medicare.

A recent study found that spending on low-value services decreased by $6.40 per person on outpatient care and $5.70 for imaging services.

Just as clothes, food and home supplies can cost more depending on where you buy them, drugs can also vary wildly in price.