Consumers Debate Costly Treatments

Project summary

CHCD engaged 27 groups of Northern California consumers in thought-provoking discussions about whether new high-tech medical treatments are always worth their cost. Almost 300 participants discussed whether society should begin looking at the value (the relationship between cost and benefit) of new procedures and drugs when considering them for insurance coverage.

Project report:

Getting Good Value - Consumers debate costly treatments: is the gain worth the expense?