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$15,000 to $100,000

The price range for single-joint replacement surgery in California, always with the same outcome. The wide range led the state to conduct a competitive hospital-pricing experiment that's dropped the cost of health care without sacrificing quality.

The price range for single-joint replacement surgery in California, always with the same outcome. The wide range led the state to conduct a competitive hospital-pricing experiment that's dropped the cost of health care without sacrificing quality.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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