Local healthcare pros weigh in on hospital pricing
by Caroline Young
04:20 PM, Thursday, May 23
Heated healthcare discussions have recently risen throughout the country, questioning hospitals’ patient costs. Several reports indicate a drastic difference among hospitals offering specific procedures at staggering prices. However, Georgia Hosp...

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