Healthcare Cost

Why is Healthcare Price Transparency Important?

In recent years, healthcare price transparency has become a national priority to help spur competition between providers and drive down costs, while improving the quality of care. These initiatives offer a great starting point but still lack in providing patients clarity of their healthcare costs.

Ashley Brooks23 Aug 2022

Urgent Care

Is Urgent Care Cheaper Than the ER?

Urgent care is often cheaper than going to the emergency room for basic services and non-emergency care. The average urgent care visit costs patients $80 to $280 while the average emergency room visit costs $2,200 without insurance.

Ashley Brooks23 Aug 2022

Prescriptions

How Much Does Blood Pressure Medication Cost Without Insurance in 2022?

Our research shows that the average cost for 30 tablets of a typical dose of blood pressure medication costs $329.03.

Talor Bianchini23 Aug 2022

Prescriptions

How to Save Money on Insulin in 2021

There are many ways to save money on insulin, including patient assistance programs, insulin alternatives, and matching services.

Talor Bianchini23 Aug 2022

Research

How Much Does Employer Health Insurance Cost in 2021?

In 2021, annual premiums for employer-sponsored family health coverage reached $22,221, with workers paying $5,969 toward the cost of their family coverage, on average. For single coverage, the deductible averaged $1,669.

Ashley Brooks12 Dec 2022

Healthcare Cost

Top Telemedicine Services Without Insurance in 2021

If you do not have health insurance, the best services for acquiring telemedicine include GoodRx Care, MDLive, Teladoc, Amwell, Doctor on Demand, and Mira.

Madeline Hlobik12 Dec 2022

Prescriptions

Why Is My Prescription More Expensive With Insurance?

If your pharmacy collects a copay with your prescription, you may end up paying more for the drug than you would have out-of-pocket because of a concept called “clawback.”

Ashley Brooks12 Dec 2022

Mental Health

How Much Does a Psychologist Visit Cost Without Insurance in 2023?

On average, a visit with a psychologist without health insurance can cost anywhere from $75 to $200+ per hour.

Madeline Hlobik19 Dec 2022

Health Insurance

Is It Cheaper To Get Health Insurance Through an Employer?

Obtaining health insurance through an employer is often cheaper than purchasing health insurance independently from your job - this is because your employer will help cover some of your health coverage and medical expenses.

Madeline Hlobik22 Nov 2021

Health Insurance

Is Therapy Covered by Insurance?

The Affordable Care Act requires plans offered through the health insurance exchanges to cover services for mental health and substance use disorders.

Alexis Bryan12 Dec 2022

Urgent Care

Is Urgent Care Covered By Insurance?

Most urgent care centers accept all major health insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid.

Talor Bianchini23 Aug 2022

Wellness

How Much Does Virtual Primary Care Cost Without Insurance in 2021?

The average cost of a virtual primary care visit without health insurance is $79, which is about $92 less than the cost of an office visit without insurance.

Madeline Hlobik3 Dec 2021

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