Inconsistent imaging costs 'not fair'

An editorial published by NJBIZ.com explored one of the most common complaints patients have about medical imaging: the wide range of prices for basic services.

Author Tom Bergeron write about what happened recently when he took his daughter to get her hand x-rayed. The bill was for $184, but he found out that another center just a few miles away offered the same service for $26.

“A price of $184 vs. $26 for a basic X-ray,” Bergeron wrote. “That’s not fair. And it’s not right.”

Click below to read his full commentary. 

 

Michael Walter
Michael Walter, Managing Editor

Michael has more than 18 years of experience as a professional writer and editor. He has written at length about cardiology, radiology, artificial intelligence and other key healthcare topics.

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