HCA plans transparency drive

Hospital Corporation of America said developing a plan to let patients know up front how much they will have to pay for medical treatment is a "top priority." While the HCA has yet to work out details, CEO Jack Bovender said getting the information through to patients is critical "so they can better understand their responsibilities and make more informed decisions about their health care." The transparency issue has assumed center stage in the hospital industry this year alongside perennial stories such as uninsurance problem and the issue of compensation for non-profit providers.

- read this article from The Tennessean

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