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Hospital ratings make for good marketing fodder, but do they help the consumer? » Review of top ratings services

Consumers face obstacles to price transparency

A majority of Americans have compared prices before getting care and most want to do so, but access is still a barrier. » Study results

Cancer drug prices not linked to survival rates

The pricing of oncology drugs is not necessarily based on their novelty or effectiveness, according to a new study. » Findings

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