Aetna Launches New Resource to Take the Guesswork out of Comparing Charges for Hospitals and Other Facilities

Aetna (NYSE:AET) announced that it will soon help its members answer another common health care question - how much can I expect to pay for a specific procedure performed in a hospital, surgical center or other free-standing facility' The answer will be provided by a new web-based resource, available through Aetna's password-protected member website, which will allow Aetna members to compare cost ranges for services provided at specific facilities. It will show a range for the entire cost of over 30 common procedures - such as colonoscopies and hysterectomies -- from admission through discharge. This includes the facility charges, physician fees and any supplementary charges such as...

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