TUESDAY, May 13 (HealthDay News) -- Giving doctors cash rewards to reduce hospital spending helps control costs without compromising quality or patients' access to care, according to a five-year study that included more than 220,000 patients.

Discovered a fantastic resource for patients living in Arizona. A new Web site that was launched on May 6 provides hospital-specific info on services and costs.
According to the Web site created by the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Assocation you can:

* Find the average price of a selected service at an Arizona hospital;

* Compare average prices to other hospitals in the county and state;

* Learn about hospital financial assistance policies through links to Arizona hospital websites (when applicable);