Since 2010, PricePoint Health Research has worked to lower healthcare costs in the United States by improving price transparency. We conduct research studies in small towns, mid-sized cities, and major metropolitan areas across the country to document what it actually costs to visit different hospitals and doctors.
We procure, analyze, and summarize current cost and price information nationwide — helping bring real transparency to the healthcare industry.
When you order food at a restaurant or fill your tank with gas, you know the price before you pay. Healthcare doesn't work that way. Providers and insurers aren't required to show patients what a service will cost — so most patients don't find out until the bill arrives in the mail.
We believe patients should be able to accurately estimate their costs before they choose a hospital or doctor — not after.
Our research depends on access to current, comparative cost data — and that's where patients come in. We compensate patients for sharing information about the costs of their medical visits.
Statistical findings from our research are shared with hospitals and doctors in your local market. Like any other business, healthcare providers have to compete for your business. With our findings, many providers are discovering they're overpriced in their market — and lowering prices to win it back.
Since 2010, we've analyzed more than one million patient medical bills. We've found enormous variation in what hospitals and doctors charge for similar services in the same market — and it's very common for patients to overpay based simply on the provider or site of service they choose.
| Service | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Hand X-Ray | $15 | $560 |
| CT Scan | $150 | $7,400 |
| MRI | $205 | $10,800 |
| ER Visit | $140 | $28,200 |
| Child Birth | $1,100 | $22,000 |
| Overnight Stay | $1,160 | $136,000 |