Episode 655: Pay Patients, Save Money : Planet Money We shop around when we get a plane ticket or buy a couch. But we spend thousands of dollars on health care without shopping around. What happens if we pay patients when they choose the cheaper option?

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Episode 655: Pay Patients, Save Money

October 2, 20157:43 PM ET

Episode 655: Pay Patients, Save Money

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We shop around when we get a plane ticket or buy a couch. But we spend thousands of dollars on health care without comparing prices.

Today on the show: What happens if we pay patients when they choose the cheaper option?

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