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Can Hong Kong convince private hospitals to be clear and upfront with fees?

Knee replacement surgery is one of the most common operations performed in Hong Kong, with a long waiting time at public hospitals that drives many to pay more for private treatment.

But a patient hoping to compare prices at the city’s 14 private hospitals will find it hard to get a clear idea of how much the procedure may cost.

Only half the hospitals provide information online for knee replacement surgery packages, with prices ranging from HK$88,000 (US$11,200) to about HK$330,000 for one...

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3313232/can-hong-kong-convince-private-hospitals-be-clear-and-upfront-fees?utm_source=rss_feed

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