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Podcast: Relentless Health Value
Episode: EP425: Three Ways for "Regular" Clinical Practices to Take Cash When It's Cheaper for a Patient Than Using Their Insurance, With Marshall Allen
Description: In this episode of Relentless Health Value, Stacey Richter speaks with Marshall Allen about how clinical practices can implement cash payment options for patients, which can often be cheaper than using insurance. They discuss the growing trend of patients struggling with high deductibles and the legal considerations for providers accepting cash, including using HIPAA to navigate insurance constraints. Allen shares insights on setting competitive cash prices, the potential financial benefits for practices, and resources like fairhealthconsumer.org to benchmark pricing. He also touches on the broader movement towards direct contracting and the importance of fostering healthcare financial...