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Originally Posted by Bill Bumface
I.e. competition?
If someone can offer something for cheaper, why not?
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It is more complex than that. There is nothing stopping someone from charging much less, but it really drives the quality of care down. The Fee schedule is not something that has to be followed.
Exam Fee's help pay for good staff, new equipment and other aspects of overhead. Lowering the prices gives you an overall lower level of service/care.
It is certainly a balance though and i think Optometry strikes a pretty good one.
The office i work at in Strathmore can charge $25 less per exam due to lower staff costs and lower rent. My office here in a mall needs to charge more due to higher rent and higher staff costs. We also have to open longer hours because we are in a mall.