Why does it cost more to be sick in Wisconsin ? Eight out of ten cities in Wisconsin have higher physician costs than any other in USA. Take LaCrosse for instance. Its #1 on list of most costly cities in USA to get medical treatment. #1 on a list of 319 US cities, with physician prices 48 percent higher than american average.
Their US Rep. Paul Ryan called this report a ' Wake Up ' call to both consumers and policymakers in Wisconsin. Amen.
Many are blaming the lack of competition in the state for this problem. And the lack of transparency in medical pricing so consumers can actually shop around some.
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Sunday, September 18
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