We all know the saying, “You get what you pay for.” It applies to almost everything we buy. But with health care, that saying doesn’t always ring true. Most people who have had a serious illness or injury know that a heavy price tag doesn’t necessarily mean a good outcome. You can pay a hefty bill and still walk away without a diagnosis or an effective treatment. In part, that’s because traditionally, doctors get paid by the number of procedures … Continue reading “The three words every patient in the U.S. healthcare system should know”