by Santa Cruz Sentinel
A cost estimation tool can provide accurate real-time estimates of ambulatory procedures when integrated into the online patient portal, according to new study findings.
A team of California-based investigators from Sutter Health and the Stanford Center for Biomedical Informatics Researchers sought to assess the accuracy and user experience of an online cost estimation tool, which is accessible through a patient portal and informed by real-time data feeds from third-party payers. Their findings showed the tool had an accuracy rate of 83.9%, with strong grades for patient satisfaction as well.
