What's The Real Cost is designed by Regence to spark discussion on understanding health care costs.

Attitude adjustment


Posted by Susan in Blog, 2010-08-24 16:13:28 2 comments
Here’s one of my favorite themes: not all health care reform requires an act of Congress. Exhibit A was in my hometown newspaper this week. Someone related an anecdote about a friend having some new prescription eyewear specifically for playing tennis. She inquired if the glasses were expensi...


Health insurance or Health Care Oversight?


Posted by Christine in Blog, 2010-08-17 23:09:39 1 comments
This week Health and Human Services announced that, as part of a $250 million federal health care reform allocation, $1 million will be awarded to separtely 45 states and the District of Columbia "to help improve the oversight of proposed health insurance premium increases, take action against insur...


From Doc to Doc


Posted by Christine in Blog, 2010-08-10 19:19:33 0 comments
What one doctor says about why it's important to discuss costs with patients in the exam room...http://tinyurl.com/2fwutvv....


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Even after reform, the issue is largely unresolved.

It’s our belief at Regence that the ultimate cure
lies in a new culture: one where prices,
costs and effectiveness are more transparent.

And you, as patients, take a more vital role.

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