Author: Care Cadet

Outpatient surgeries like colonoscopies, cataract removals, and joint repairs are considered elective/shoppable services. The cost for these procedures can vary significantly across providers and settings (independent Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) or Hospital Outpatient Departments (HOPDs)). For employers and benefits managers, understanding this price variation is not only important but also a valuable cost-saving opportunity. By…