Shopping Around for the Best Care – Variation in Health Care Costs
Most health-related tests and procedures aren’t exactly what you’d consider to be small, everyday expenses, are they? No matter your health
How does my company go about choosing the best TPA?
Well naturally, I have to put in a plug for Team Cypress here. I’ve heard they’re pretty good at all that
How will a workplace wellness program motivate my employees to focus on better health?
At Cypress, we feel like we know a thing or two about this topic, as the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
Cost vs. Quality: How to Get Both
At Cypress, we’re constantly watching the numbers in health care and studying the trends. But it goes much further than analyzing
Should I consider traveling to another country to receive the most cost-effective care?
I’ve heard it many times before: A friend of a friend recommended getting a hip replacement (or other procedure) done overseas
Can a phone-based doctor consultation (telemedicine) really be as effective as a face-to-face visit?
It’s been quite the progression, hasn’t it? Think back to the time when most traditional doctor visits consisted of house calls.
Self-funding opens the door to flexibility
From what I’ve been seeing in the industry all across the U.S., there has never been a greater interest in self-funding.
Do hospitals really overcharge for something as simple as a dose of aspirin?
Yes. The media reports aren’t exaggerating. We see real instances of this in our claim review process every day. The one
How has medical necessity and extra testing escalated into such a big issue?
What’s happening today is that patients are receiving extra procedures, tests and treatments that don’t qualify as medically necessary. This is
How do I know if I was charged a fair price for a recent in-patient procedure?
This has long been one of the hot-button questions in health care. What should my medical care cost? Here's the problem:
