OutOfPocket is a new search engine that enables consumers to look-up prices for health care services, and allows providers to list their prices and services in the directory, completely free of charge.

In addition, the search engine features expanded search technology and searches for health care price data across other public price transparency tools. The user types in their city and state to get information on health care rates in that area. Also, Consumers are invited to post/share prices they paid for actual visits, along with their personal recommendations on the provider. You can input the list price versus the actual price with the Add Visit feature.

Employees can use OutofPocket to search for prices for specific services in a network plan. The search engine hopes to encourage employees to collaborate and post prices they paid for health care services, and to share these good deals with other employees. The idea is to eliminate providers that overcharge and to help people avoid providers with poor performance by encouraging employees to share recommendations on visits.Thanks to Rafi for this post!

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