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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: Dope1 ⎊  😊 😞
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Subject: Re: Boom. The EO I wanted (healthcare pricing)
Date: 02/26/25 7:13 PM
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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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