{"id":4631,"date":"2024-01-18T09:00:08","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T09:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/?p=4631"},"modified":"2024-02-20T15:14:20","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T15:14:20","slug":"navigating-cost-transparency-in-healthcare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/navigating-cost-transparency-in-healthcare\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating Cost Transparency in Healthcare"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today&#8217;s complex healthcare landscape, the quest for cost-effective care is more pressing than ever. With healthcare expenditures soaring, employers and employees alike are seeking solutions that offer both affordability and transparency. Among the options gaining traction are self-funded health plans and cash-pay care. These alternatives pivot on the principle of cost transparency in healthcare, a movement that is reshaping the industry by empowering consumers with clear and upfront pricing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Self-Funded Health Plans: A Tailored Approach to Employee Healthcare<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-funded health plans represent a paradigm shift where employers, rather than insurance companies, take charge of their employees&#8217; healthcare expenses. By directly paying for health claims, employers bypass conventional insurance premiums, gaining control over their healthcare finances. This model offers a dual benefit: customization of benefits to meet specific employee needs and a direct line of sight into healthcare spending.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key advantage of self-funded plans is their inherent flexibility. Employers can structure their plans to reflect the unique health profiles of their workforce, emphasizing preventative care or chronic disease management as needed. Moreover, by eliminating the insurance middleman, employers enjoy reduced administrative costs and the potential for significant savings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Cash-Pay Care: The Emergence of a Direct Marketplace<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cash-pay care is a burgeoning phenomenon that involves patients paying out-of-pocket for medical services at the time of service. This model fosters price transparency, as providers list their services with clear, upfront costs. The growth of cash-pay care is fueled by patients&#8217; frustration with opaque pricing structures and the desire to avoid the surprises of hidden fees and network restrictions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The introduction of platforms like HEALTHdrum is revolutionizing the way cash-pay care operates. By creating an online marketplace for healthcare services, HEALTHdrum facilitates an Airbnb-esque experience, allowing consumers to shop for routine care with clarity and ease. This accessibility is especially beneficial for those with high-deductible health plans who may be paying out-of-pocket until their deductible is met.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>HEALTHdrum: Bridging the Gap<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HEALTHdrum is more than just a platform; it&#8217;s a solution designed to align with the goals of both self-funded plans and individuals interested in cash-pay care. For employers, the platform offers a dashboard that streamlines the monitoring of healthcare payments, ensuring that financial oversight is both efficient and transparent. For employees and the broader consumer base, HEALTHdrum presents an array of healthcare services with clear pricing, taking the guesswork out of healthcare shopping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The Impact on Employers and Human Resources<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The advent of platforms like HEALTHdrum offers tangible benefits for employers and human resources professionals. By leveraging the cost-transparency healthcare model, they can provide their workforce with a more satisfactory healthcare experience. Employees empowered to make informed decisions about their care contribute to a more engaged and health-conscious workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, for benefits managers, the data gleaned from such platforms can be instrumental in designing benefits packages that not only meet employee needs but also align with financial objectives. The actionable insights obtained can drive strategic decisions that optimize healthcare spending without compromising on quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Conclusion: Embracing the Future of Healthcare<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the medical field continues to evolve, the drive towards cost transparency healthcare is becoming increasingly prominent. With self-funded health plans and cash-pay care models leading the charge, the healthcare industry is on the cusp of a transformation that puts control back into the hands of employers and consumers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Platforms like HEALTHdrum exemplify this shift, offering a marketplace that demystifies healthcare pricing and simplifies the process of accessing care. In this new era of healthcare, the power of choice and the clarity of cost go hand in hand, heralding a future where quality care is both affordable and attainable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the ongoing conversation about healthcare reform, the significance of cost transparency cannot be overstated. It is a cornerstone for equitable healthcare delivery and the foundation upon which we can build a more sustainable and patient-centered healthcare system. For employers, employees, and the industry at large, the time to embrace this change is now.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Read more. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/the-healthcare-marketplace-for-affordable-care\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Healthcare Marketplace for Affordable Care: Cost Transparency in Healthcare<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Sign up with HEALTHdrum and take control of your routine healthcare needs.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The healthcare industry is undergoing a pivotal transformation towards cost transparency. Self-funded health plans and cash-pay care models are at the forefront, offering affordability and clarity in healthcare costs. HEALTHdrum emerges as a key player, creating a marketplace that simplifies access to care and pricing, ultimately empowering employers and consumers alike. Dive into our blog to discover how this shift is enabling a more patient-centered healthcare system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":4643,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[26,11,21,23,10,60,1],"tags":[51,35,49,54,59,57],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Navigating Cost Transparency in Healthcare | HEALTHdrum<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explore how self-funded health plans and cash-pay care offer cost-effective solutions with our in-depth look at the role of cost transparency in healthcare. Learn how platforms like HEALTHdrum are revolutionizing the industry, providing clear pricing and empowering consumers.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/navigating-cost-transparency-in-healthcare\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Navigating Cost Transparency in Healthcare | HEALTHdrum\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Explore how self-funded health plans and cash-pay care offer cost-effective solutions with our in-depth look at the role of cost transparency in healthcare. Learn how platforms like HEALTHdrum are revolutionizing the industry, providing clear pricing and empowering consumers.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/navigating-cost-transparency-in-healthcare\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"HEALTHdrum\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HEALTHdrum-103735818167546\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-01-18T09:00:08+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-02-20T15:14:20+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-01-15-09.50.49-Photorealistic-banner-image-for-a-healthcare-blog-set-in-a-restaurant-or-coffee-shop-with-a-warm-and-inviting-atmosphere.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1080\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"675\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Bert Vorstman\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@healthdrumapp\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@healthdrumapp\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Bert Vorstman\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/navigating-cost-transparency-in-healthcare\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/navigating-cost-transparency-in-healthcare\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Bert Vorstman\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/953d5fca0a0cb8ee1915ae9f4ed3741a\"},\"headline\":\"Navigating Cost Transparency in Healthcare\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-01-18T09:00:08+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-02-20T15:14:20+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/navigating-cost-transparency-in-healthcare\/\"},\"wordCount\":681,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"keywords\":[\"affordable healthcare\",\"Cash pay\",\"Direct Pay\",\"Health Plans\",\"Price Transparency\",\"Self-Funded\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Health insurance alternatives\",\"health insurance restricts access and choice\",\"Health Insurances\",\"Healthcare costs\",\"paying for healthcare\",\"Price Transparency\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/navigating-cost-transparency-in-healthcare\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/navigating-cost-transparency-in-healthcare\/\",\"name\":\"Navigating Cost Transparency in Healthcare | HEALTHdrum\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2024-01-18T09:00:08+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-02-20T15:14:20+00:00\",\"description\":\"Explore how self-funded health plans and cash-pay care offer cost-effective solutions with our in-depth look at the role of cost transparency in healthcare. Learn how platforms like HEALTHdrum are revolutionizing the industry, providing clear pricing and empowering consumers.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/navigating-cost-transparency-in-healthcare\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/navigating-cost-transparency-in-healthcare\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/navigating-cost-transparency-in-healthcare\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Navigating Cost Transparency in Healthcare\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"HEALTHdrum\",\"description\":\"Blog | Cost-transparent Routine Medical Care | HEALTHdrum\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/#organization\",\"name\":\"HEALTHdrum\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HEALTHdrumLogo.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HEALTHdrumLogo.png\",\"width\":172,\"height\":76,\"caption\":\"HEALTHdrum\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HEALTHdrum-103735818167546\",\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/healthdrumapp\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/healthdrum_app\/\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/healthdrum\/\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/953d5fca0a0cb8ee1915ae9f4ed3741a\",\"name\":\"Bert Vorstman\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3af75bb2e908bd808de6943957e36c33?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3af75bb2e908bd808de6943957e36c33?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Bert Vorstman\"},\"description\":\"Dr. Vorstman did his chief residency at Jackson Memorial hospital in Miami, Florida. Subsequently, he completed fellowship training in Pediatric and Adult Reconstructive Urology at the Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia. During his time there he also undertook NIH sponsored, pioneering research on \u201cUrinary Bladder Reinnervation\u201d earning him the honor of a Masters of Surgery Diploma through the University of Otago, New Zealand. Dr Vorstman returned to Miami to become a board-certified faculty member in the department of urology, Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami. Eventually, he left academic practice, moved north to Coral Springs and established Florida Urological Associates pa (www.urologyweb.com) in 1987. Dr. Vorstman is passionate about consumer-directed healthcare and helping men diagnosed with prostate cancer navigate the minefield of prostate cancer misinformation. After retiring and leaving colleagues to continue the urology practice, he became founder and CEO of a healthcare platform that connects buyers and sellers of routine, cash pay healthcare services - www.HEALTHdrum.com\/ Through this platform he also enables colleagues to reclaim their profession from health industry exploitation. Partial bibliography https:\/\/ascopost.com\/issues\/june-10-2016\/prostate-cancer-opinions-vary-on-gleason-scores-and-surgery\/ https:\/\/ascopost.com\/issues\/november-25-2020\/a-urologic-surgeon-assesses-the-current-state-of-prostate-cancer\/ https:\/\/www.medscape.com\/viewarticle\/945928 https:\/\/urologyweb.com\/robotic-deception-prostate-cancer-hoax-p-5\/ https:\/\/bvorstman.medium.com\/prostate-cancer-treatment-deception-and-lies-30e23f17b749 https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/the-gleason-6-prostate-cancer\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Navigating Cost Transparency in Healthcare | HEALTHdrum","description":"Explore how self-funded health plans and cash-pay care offer cost-effective solutions with our in-depth look at the role of cost transparency in healthcare. Learn how platforms like HEALTHdrum are revolutionizing the industry, providing clear pricing and empowering consumers.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/navigating-cost-transparency-in-healthcare\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Navigating Cost Transparency in Healthcare | HEALTHdrum","og_description":"Explore how self-funded health plans and cash-pay care offer cost-effective solutions with our in-depth look at the role of cost transparency in healthcare. Learn how platforms like HEALTHdrum are revolutionizing the industry, providing clear pricing and empowering consumers.","og_url":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/navigating-cost-transparency-in-healthcare\/","og_site_name":"HEALTHdrum","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HEALTHdrum-103735818167546","article_published_time":"2024-01-18T09:00:08+00:00","article_modified_time":"2024-02-20T15:14:20+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1080,"height":675,"url":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-01-15-09.50.49-Photorealistic-banner-image-for-a-healthcare-blog-set-in-a-restaurant-or-coffee-shop-with-a-warm-and-inviting-atmosphere.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Bert Vorstman","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@healthdrumapp","twitter_site":"@healthdrumapp","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Bert Vorstman","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/navigating-cost-transparency-in-healthcare\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/navigating-cost-transparency-in-healthcare\/"},"author":{"name":"Bert Vorstman","@id":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/953d5fca0a0cb8ee1915ae9f4ed3741a"},"headline":"Navigating Cost Transparency in Healthcare","datePublished":"2024-01-18T09:00:08+00:00","dateModified":"2024-02-20T15:14:20+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/navigating-cost-transparency-in-healthcare\/"},"wordCount":681,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/#organization"},"keywords":["affordable healthcare","Cash pay","Direct Pay","Health Plans","Price Transparency","Self-Funded"],"articleSection":["Health insurance alternatives","health insurance restricts access and choice","Health Insurances","Healthcare costs","paying for healthcare","Price Transparency"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/navigating-cost-transparency-in-healthcare\/","url":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/navigating-cost-transparency-in-healthcare\/","name":"Navigating Cost Transparency in Healthcare | HEALTHdrum","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/#website"},"datePublished":"2024-01-18T09:00:08+00:00","dateModified":"2024-02-20T15:14:20+00:00","description":"Explore how self-funded health plans and cash-pay care offer cost-effective solutions with our in-depth look at the role of cost transparency in healthcare. Learn how platforms like HEALTHdrum are revolutionizing the industry, providing clear pricing and empowering consumers.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/navigating-cost-transparency-in-healthcare\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/navigating-cost-transparency-in-healthcare\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/navigating-cost-transparency-in-healthcare\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Navigating Cost Transparency in Healthcare"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/","name":"HEALTHdrum","description":"Blog | Cost-transparent Routine Medical Care | HEALTHdrum","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"HEALTHdrum","url":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HEALTHdrumLogo.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/HEALTHdrumLogo.png","width":172,"height":76,"caption":"HEALTHdrum"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HEALTHdrum-103735818167546","https:\/\/twitter.com\/healthdrumapp","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/healthdrum_app\/","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/healthdrum\/"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/953d5fca0a0cb8ee1915ae9f4ed3741a","name":"Bert Vorstman","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3af75bb2e908bd808de6943957e36c33?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3af75bb2e908bd808de6943957e36c33?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Bert Vorstman"},"description":"Dr. Vorstman did his chief residency at Jackson Memorial hospital in Miami, Florida. Subsequently, he completed fellowship training in Pediatric and Adult Reconstructive Urology at the Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia. During his time there he also undertook NIH sponsored, pioneering research on \u201cUrinary Bladder Reinnervation\u201d earning him the honor of a Masters of Surgery Diploma through the University of Otago, New Zealand. Dr Vorstman returned to Miami to become a board-certified faculty member in the department of urology, Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami. Eventually, he left academic practice, moved north to Coral Springs and established Florida Urological Associates pa (www.urologyweb.com) in 1987. Dr. Vorstman is passionate about consumer-directed healthcare and helping men diagnosed with prostate cancer navigate the minefield of prostate cancer misinformation. After retiring and leaving colleagues to continue the urology practice, he became founder and CEO of a healthcare platform that connects buyers and sellers of routine, cash pay healthcare services - www.HEALTHdrum.com\/ Through this platform he also enables colleagues to reclaim their profession from health industry exploitation. Partial bibliography https:\/\/ascopost.com\/issues\/june-10-2016\/prostate-cancer-opinions-vary-on-gleason-scores-and-surgery\/ https:\/\/ascopost.com\/issues\/november-25-2020\/a-urologic-surgeon-assesses-the-current-state-of-prostate-cancer\/ https:\/\/www.medscape.com\/viewarticle\/945928 https:\/\/urologyweb.com\/robotic-deception-prostate-cancer-hoax-p-5\/ https:\/\/bvorstman.medium.com\/prostate-cancer-treatment-deception-and-lies-30e23f17b749 https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/the-gleason-6-prostate-cancer\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4631"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4631"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4631\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4633,"href":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4631\/revisions\/4633"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4643"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4631"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4631"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4631"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}