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For many, January is a time for new beginnings, to create plans for new accomplishments, or to get back on track toward reaching existing goals. And one of the top five New Year’s resolutions—after losing weight, of course—is saving money. January is also the start of a new healthcare plan year for many employees, presenting a perfect opportunity to test out that budgetary resolution.
Despite the fact that there are no set prices for healthcare products and services—not for tests, for surgical procedures, routine care, or even prescriptions—68% of consumers do not regularly compare costs from different