A Consumer-based Evaluation of Healthcare Price and Quality Transparency

Authors

  • F. Lee Revere, PhD The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
  • Alissa Ratanatawan, MD The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
  • Elifnur Yay Donderici, MS The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
  • J. David Miller, MBA The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
  • Robert Morgan, PhD The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Abstract

Growing trends in private and public healthcare spending has created a sense of urgency around better understanding and publicizing healthcare costs and quality. The quantity and usability of consumer-based websites providing healthcare price and quality transparency is steadily growing. These websites are well-positioned to provide comparative information which may influence consumer purchasing decisions. This research evaluates the growing trend in publicly available transparency data and the influence this information may have on healthcare leaders, providers, policy-makers and consumers.

Author Biographies

  • F. Lee Revere, PhD, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

    The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health

  • Alissa Ratanatawan, MD, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health
  • Elifnur Yay Donderici, MS, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health
  • J. David Miller, MBA, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health
  • Robert Morgan, PhD, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health

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Published

2016-07-30

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Vol 43, No 3, Winter 2017

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