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How Fintech is Reshaping Our $4T Healthcare Industry

May 22, 2023
37:17

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Quick takeaways

  • Lack of price transparency in healthcare poses financial strain on clinics and patients, hindering cost awareness.
  • Complex medical billing processes result in uncollected payments, prompting startups like Cedar to streamline payments.

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The Lack of Transparency in Healthcare Pricing

In the podcast episode, it is highlighted that a significant challenge in healthcare revolves around the lack of transparency in pricing. Chris Severn, co-founder of Turquoise, emphasized that nobody, including patients and providers, knows the actual cost of healthcare services. Due to this opacity, consumers often face unexpected high bills, leading to financial strain on clinics and patients. New laws like the Price Transparency Act aim to address this by requiring providers to divulge pricing, yet complexities such as varying insurance plans hinder complete price transparency.

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