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I doubt it's very useful to consumers to know how much Humana paid in total for insulin last year. That doesn't let them know how in advance how much the local pharmacy will charge for an insulin dose. Finding out how much the insurers paid for a given health care plan

Which is why the order is about price publishing.

Some hospitals will do this because they actually have a handle on their books already and know what these numbers are. They'll figure- correctly - that there is something of a demand for price transparency in the market and will respond. When people get a chance to shop around and compare prices, they'll make informed choices about their health care. Hospitals that DON'T publish will soon find themselves in a position where their patients are reorienting to other providers.

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