[Winona Online Democracy]
In regard to Winona Hospital posting it's prices, I agree that it is
great. I have a high deductible on my insurance, so when I needed a
colonoscopy (required because my dad had colon cancer) I shopped around.
The price at Olmsted Medical Group was $1200; the quoted price at Gunderson
Lutheran and Winona Health was $3000. I was very satisfied with my service
at OMG, although I did have to jump through some hoops to get records forwarded
and meet requirements.
I also save money by getting blood tests done by the travelling
laboratories that come to the pharmacy at Midtown Foods. They are
SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper and more comprehensive than blood tests that might be
ordered by your doctor. When my doc said it was time to update my blood
tests, I gave her the data, and she was impressed with the quality of the
information. I didn't seek insurance reimbursement for my blood
tests.
More medical enterprises should provide cost information up-front.
More patients should ask: is this (recommended procedure) covered by my
insurance, and if not, what will it cost? However, insurance plans are
complex, individual medical situations vary, so the "shopping around" approach
may not work for everyone.
Martha Greenwald
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