Medical Pricing Transparency Sought — Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa) reports that he has asked the government watchdog agency known as the Government Accountably Office (GAO) to examine consumers’ access to accurate medical pricing information.
“It is imperative that consumers have reliable information on health care costs and quality. Clearer, readily available information empowers Medicare beneficiaries and patients to shop for value and obtain high-quality care,” Toomey says.