JACR podcast takes on the "chargemaster"

William Doss | | Radiology Business | Economics

The Journal of the American College of Radiology Firing Line Podcast took on the inflated world of the "hospital chargemaster" in a recent episode, welcoming Seth Stein, MD, a radiology resident at Cornell Medical Center. A necessary evil in the convulted U.S. healthcare system, the chargemaster sets prices for services much higher than what insurance companies end up paying after a negotiation process.

The Firing Line team breaks down how prices are set and why low-cost items are marked up higher—hopefully giving listeners a more nuanced understanding of the complex role the chargemaster plays in the care process.

Follow the link below to listen to the episode:

Chargemasters and Markup Madness

William Doss

As a Senior Writer for TriMed Media Group, Will covers radiology practice improvement, policy, and finance. He lives in Chicago and holds a bachelor’s degree in Life Science Communication and Global Health from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He previously worked as a media specialist for the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. Outside of work you might see him at one of the many live music venues in Chicago or walking his dog Holly around Lakeview.

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