Commentary in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch by Steven H. Lipstein, president and CEO of BJC HealthCareJanuary 15, 2013 In Jan. 6 editions of the Post-Dispatch and the New York Times, both newspapers reported that medical charges and health insurance premiums are increasing. To better understand why medical charges and health insurance premiums appear high already […]
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Why are medical charges so high, Mr. Lipstein?
In the Jan. 15 edition of the Post-Dispatch, Steven H. Lipstein presents a commentary on “Why medical charges appear to be so high and still growing.” He compares two health care providers who offer the exact same imaging services — XYZ Hospital and ABC Imaging Center. Mr. Lipstein is the president and CEO of St. […]
Siteman Cancer Center opens South County location
Read full article. (Washington University) The Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine began seeing patients Jan. 7 at Siteman’s newest outpatient location, in south St. Louis County. Located at Interstate 55 and Butler Hill Road, Siteman Cancer Center-South County offers access to the same advanced treatments, including more than […]
