CCHF Releases Cash-Pay Guide for Affordable Healthcare Options
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ST PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, November 1, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom (CCHF) has released a free Cash-Pay Resources guide as Americans begin shopping for 2027 health plans through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges. The guide aims to help individuals find more affordable medical care options outside traditional health plans.
The CCHF guide provides a list of directories for independent doctors, dentists, and specialists. It also highlights direct primary care practices, which typically charge between $50 and $100 per month for access to a doctor. Additionally, the resource includes cash-pay options for various medical services, such as lab tests, prescriptions, imaging, and surgery. The guide also offers ways to find hospital prices and charitable assistance.
One example in the guide illustrates the potential savings for patients. Keith Smith, MD, co-founder of the Surgery Center of Oklahoma (SCO), shared a story about an uninsured Georgia man who was quoted $40,000 for prostate surgery by a hospital. The hospital later offered to match a $3,600 cash price the patient found at SCO.
The guide lists directories of independent doctors, dentists, and specialists. It also describes direct primary care practices, which typically charge $50 to $100 per month for access to a doctor. It also identifies cash-pay options for lab tests, prescriptions, imaging, and surgery, along with ways to find hospital prices and charitable assistance.
One example in the resource, attributed to Keith Smith, MD, co-founder of the Surgery Center of Oklahoma (SCO), describes a hospital that quoted an uninsured Georgia man $40,000 for prostate surgery. The hospital later offered to match a $3,600 cash price the patient found at SCO.
CCHF’s free Cash-Pay Resources guide is available for download.
The guide provides a comprehensive list of resources to help patients navigate the healthcare system and find more affordable care options. It includes directories of independent providers, direct primary care practices, and cash-pay options for various medical services. The guide also offers information on how to find hospital prices and charitable assistance, empowering patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare.