BCBSA: Costs for Common Health Care Procedures Significantly Higher When Performed in Hospital Outpatient Departments
An analysis released by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) shows the costs for prevalent procedures like mammograms or colonoscopies were consistently higher — as much as 58% more expensive — when performed in HOPD settings. Higher hospital prices mean higher costs to consumers. The analysis looked at claims data for six common, everyday […]