Maryland expands campaign to better inform patients about procedure costs

Amid national discussions about the ever-rising costs of health care, the Maryland Health Care Commission is expanding a campaign aimed at increasing transparency around hospital pricing in the state. The commission's year-old "Wear the Cost" campaign is adding features that will allow Maryland consumers to examine pricey hospital procedures, and better communicate with the doctors about care costs. The initiative — named for purchasable T-shirts associated with the campaign that are emblazo ned…
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