Cleveland Plain Dealer reporter Sarah Jane Tribble recently announced a new feature for the paper’s health and fitness blog. Every week, Plain Dealer reporters will comparison shop for a medical treatment, then post a selection of area prices on the blog. 
Tribble said she hopes to empower consumers by showing them just how much prices can vary and enabling them to make more informed health care spending decisions. She invites suggestions from readers and will post prices based cash payments, without assistance from insurance. Tribble will find the prices in public databases, or by calling or visiting area medical providers.
