The only reason you are seeing this is because they are catering to people spending their own money. If everyone had insurance (as ObamaCare originally envisioned) you would never see ads like this one.
Once Obama Care regulations are in force, these services will all be paid by insurance with no deductible. When that happens, ads like this one will be history. And the cost will be much higher as a result.
I purchased the HealthFair 7-test preventive screening last year. I made an appointment and swung by during my lunch hour. They also ask about my usual source of care so they could send a copy of the results to my primary care provider.
While I was there an elderly lady came in whose vital signs were serious enough they strongly advised her to go to the emergency room (preferably by ambulance).
I agree with Vicki. This type of competition and transparency is going to be a thing of the past — unless there is widespread rationing and lack of access to care. If lots of people go outside their health plan and purchase services out of pocket (even tho insurance was suppose to pay for it) then we might see more of this sort of thing.
Great ad. You’re right. This is what a real market looks like and it reminds us how rarely one sees anything like it in health care.
Somehow when providers compete on price, no one has to tell them to post their prices. No need for any law. Any regulation. Any bureaucratic orders.
The only reason you are seeing this is because they are catering to people spending their own money. If everyone had insurance (as ObamaCare originally envisioned) you would never see ads like this one.
Once Obama Care regulations are in force, these services will all be paid by insurance with no deductible. When that happens, ads like this one will be history. And the cost will be much higher as a result.
I purchased the HealthFair 7-test preventive screening last year. I made an appointment and swung by during my lunch hour. They also ask about my usual source of care so they could send a copy of the results to my primary care provider.
While I was there an elderly lady came in whose vital signs were serious enough they strongly advised her to go to the emergency room (preferably by ambulance).
Devon, as I said in a previous comment, markets work.
I agree with Vicki. This type of competition and transparency is going to be a thing of the past — unless there is widespread rationing and lack of access to care. If lots of people go outside their health plan and purchase services out of pocket (even tho insurance was suppose to pay for it) then we might see more of this sort of thing.