How to lower the cost of healthcare

cost of healthcare

Before we explain how to lower the cost of healthcare, let’s discuss one reason healthcare costs more in this country than many others. The quality of care is great here. There’s no place I’d rather be sick than in the US. But why does it cost more than other industrialized countries?   Why the cost […]

Track BuildMyBod Leads Through Google Analytics

That’s right! Whether it’s you or your digital marketing firm tracking your leads via Google Analytics, you can track all of your leads, including BuildMyBod “wishlists,” in one place.   Similar to tracking website submission forms or other referring traffic, you can also track leads from your BuildMyBod Price Estimator in Google Analytics. Sure you can take a deeper dive […]

MedResults Network Webinar: Price Shoppers and Lead Generation

Watch a recording of the MedResults Network webinar on BuildMyBod here.   For those of you that follow this blog, you know we believe in price transparency. It’s great because it give the consumer instant pricing information on healthcare services. And with the BuildMyBod Health Price Estimator, the doctor gets the patient’s contact info for […]

2017 BuildMyBod Health Pricing Report [infographic]

pricing report

In our fifth year now, BuildMyBod Health is releasing their 2017 BuildMyBod Health Pricing Report. This is an extensive review of pricing from the largest doctor-provided pricing database around. Doctors, including those in private practice and those affiliated with surgery centers disclose out-of-pocket costs in healthcare. New this year, our Pricing Report includes not only […]

My new insurance doesn’t cover my old medication

medication

The volatile nature of health insurance can present new challenges all around. However, I want to focus on one very real issue and how to resolve it. What happens when you change health insurance plans and they don’t cover the medication you’re currently taking. The obvious answer is that you switch to whatever similar medication […]

Why health insurance has high deductibles

high deductibles

For those of you shopping for new insurance, you probably want the most affordable plan out there. Even if you find an inexpensive plan, there’s a catch. Plans that are less expensive month-to-month have high deductibles as a trade off. That means if you actually need a doctor, medication or hospitalization, you’ll be paying a […]

Doctors: Include videos in your “wishlist” emails

Thanks to Dr. Samuel Shatkin of Buffalo (Amherst), NY for suggesting one of our newest features! Grow your engagement with consumers who submit a wishlist by allowing them to watch videos of your choosing.   Every wishlist a consumer receives can include a promotional video that highlights your practice or facility. But even better, you can also include videos […]

Do you really want cheap anesthesia?! [video]

surgeon saying

Sure out-of-pocket healthcare costs are expensive. So it’s natural to try and save some money here and there. But do you really want to skimp and get cheap anesthesia? Avoiding deep sedation or general anesthesia is appropriate at times but make the decision for the right reasons.   What procedures are best for local anesthesia? […]

Getting the best bang for your buck on cosmetic services

best bang for your buck

The holidays are over and you spent money on everyone around you. Now it’s time to treat yourself but you’re low on money after Christmas and Chanukah…am I right?! So here are a few non-surgical suggestions that will get you the best bang for your buck.   BOTOX®/XEOMIN® to the 11’s, forehead and crow’s feet […]

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