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Prior Authorization and Your Program – A Benefit. Not A Burden. While obtaining approval for medical treatments or medication can feel like a burden, imagine taking a medication that produces serious side effects when taken with another drug you are already on, or receiving treatment for a condition only to find out you were diagnosed incorrectly. Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/gUJbYd4C

A hospital north of Indianapolis boasts a staggering 46.5% operating profit margin, yet the quality of care doesn’t match the sky-high costs! Their hospital quality reliability score is just 40.6/100, with overall medical care at a dismal 19.8/100 and surgical care at 62.6/100. Patients are paying premium prices for below-average care. Don't get stuck with overpriced, subpar healthcare. Connect with our Benefits team at Conner Insurance to navigate this broken system and find a cost-effective health plan strategy. Let's make sure you get the quality care you deserve without breaking the bank! https://lnkd.in/esefKKQv

"I could look across a table at a farmer from western Oklahoma with a straight face and say I can quote you a price for $4125.00 for this procedure on your wife. And I think you and I can both walk away from this feeling like it was a mutually beneficial exchange," Dr. Keith Smith said when discussing the ease of conversations about medical costs when the price is transparent. Discover more insights from experts and learn how you can change the bottom line for your company in our co-produced documentary, “It’s Not Personal, It’s Just Healthcare.” Sign up here to watch the full documentary and expert Q&A: https://lnkd.in/guJ68qqn

Shocked by healthcare costs? This hospital in NW Indianapolis charges 423% of Medicare rates. The national benchmark is just 269% and the state benchmark is 341% with a commercial breakeven price as percent of Medicare of 161%. We need to demand better transparency in healthcare. Connect with Conner Insurance to navigate these outrageous prices and make informed decisions. Don't stay in the dark about your health expenses. https://lnkd.in/esefKKQv

Keith Smith, Medical Director at the Surgery Center of Oklahoma, is all too familiar with the high costs of healthcare. Part of the problem, he believes, is that patients aren’t given prices of procedures before they occur, but after, often producing surprise medical bills. Read the blog to discover misalignment in the healthcare system: https://lnkd.in/g9WbeCHF

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A non-profit hospital on the eastside of Indianapolis is reporting a notable 28.8% operating profit margin. The hospital’s Commercial Price as a Percent of Medicare is an astonishing 339%, while the Commercial Breakeven Price as a Percent of Medicare is 168%. The lack of transparency in healthcare pricing significantly impacts Plan Sponsors and their employees. Without clear cost information, employees often face unexpected and overwhelming medical bills. We deserve better from our healthcare system and have the right to know the pricing, as our health is not only extremely important but also personal. Discover how Conner Insurance can provide the transparency tools you need to navigate healthcare costs effectively: https://lnkd.in/esefKKQv