Abstract:Introduction: Price transparency is a central component of the shift from volume to value in healthcare delivery. Price transparency in primary care, the most common point of contact with the healthcare system for patients in the U.S., has not been widely studied. Methods: Using an audit study across 10 states in 2016, we examined the characteristics of primary care practices that were able to provide price information for office visits and routine tests. Results: Most primary care practices were able to dis… Show more
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