“Radical Price Transparency” is a new strategy by President Trump to lower medical costs. The South Shore Press Man on the Street asked residents what they thought about the plan.
“It’s a great idea. Forcing hospitals and other providers to show their prices will allow us to shop around save some money.”—Frank DeNatale, Shirley
“Competition works for everything else we buy, so why not medical services? Let the patients decide who they want to go to for tests and procedures.”—George Pritchard, North Shirley
“This is just one of many decisive actions by President Trump to do what’s right for the people. He’s not beholden to the hospitals or the insurance companies. The special interests fight him all the way, but we have his back.”—Cathy Schwarting, Shirley
“We finally have a president who’s not afraid to change things up. For too long, the system’s been rigged against the average American. His price transparency order will help us all save money on medical costs.”—Rosalie Hanson, Middle Island
“Letting us know the prices for medical services ahead of time is something long overdue. These things can’t be secret. We should all know what the services cost upfront so we can shop around.”—William Graham, Bay Shore