State debuts new health care transparency website

How much can you expect to pay for a colonoscopy in New Mexico? Or a mammogram? A new state website aims to shine a light on health care costs in New Mexico. The New Mexico Department of Health launched nmhealthcarecompare.com, allowing New Mexicans to compare costs of procedures at the state's 44 hospitals. At launch, the site only shows the average price paid by Medicaid for nine non-emergency procedures. The site will soon grow to include an increased number of procedures and payment information…
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