Behind the Science: Behind Fair Pricing for Hospital Services

The lack of hospital price transparency tools has been a longstanding issue limiting the uptake of value-based care services for beneficiaries and employers seeking to reduce financial waste. On this week’s Behind the Science, employer coalition leaders from across the United States spoke with The American Journal of Managed Care® on the issue of hospital price gouging in their respective markets, price negotiation strategies for employers in engaging with providers and health plans, and current and future legislative action to address these concerns.