Health Care Service Corp. launches price transparency tool

Certain Health Care Service Corp. members now have access to the Provider Finder with Cost Estimator, a price transparency tool that will help them find in-network providers and estimate treatment costs. The tool includes a cost calculator; lets members search for providers by ZIP code, language and gender and browse, and accommodates patient reviews. The information will be accessible on nearly 400,000 health professionals and 21,000 medical facilities nationwide. Provider Finder is available for PPO plan members across Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Statement