Re:Show HN: PFAS.report – Measure the forever chemicals in y...
by prepend on Wednesday June 28, 2023 @08:44PM
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It’s good the test is available.
What I mean is what would justify someone spending $400. The example of pregnancy is not a good one, as someone is better off just monitoring blood pressure (which is already common advice for all expectant mothers) for $100 instead of paying for this test.
I think value based healthcare is more important when people pay themselves.
Since there’s no intervention based on the results, it’s not a good idea for people until the results are actionable.
What I mean is what would justify someone spending $400. The example of pregnancy is not a good one, as someone is better off just monitoring blood pressure (which is already common advice for all expectant mothers) for $100 instead of paying for this test.
I think value based healthcare is more important when people pay themselves.
Since there’s no intervention based on the results, it’s not a good idea for people until the results are actionable.