Your Doctor May Be Clueless About Cost - On Health and Money (usnews.com)

Figuring out how to get the best care at a reasonable cost through a consumer-driven health plan takes practice, and doctors are often just as confused as their patients. If you're accustomed to simply deferring to your doctor's medical expertise, you may need to be more assertive about managing your care if you want to keep costs under control, new research suggests.