What it is – AND – How it Works?
Costs of Care, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), is a social venture that helps doctors understand how the decisions they make impact what patients pay for care.
By harnessing social media, mobile applications, and other information technologies, they give doctors and patients the information needed to deflate medical bills.
Health Economics Factoid
“The cost of health care now causes a bankruptcy in America every thirty seconds.”
(President Obama to the 2009 Joint Session of Congress)
Essay Contest
Costs of Care will be launching an essay contest for 2011 after Labor Day, with $4,000 in prizes for the best anecdotes illustrating the importance of cost awareness in health care! www.costsofcare.org/essay
Assessment
And so, give em’ a click and tell us what you think http://www.costsofcare.org/ Better yet! Enter the essay contest and/or give a donation. It’s tax deductible.
Conclusion
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