ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Healthcare Blue Book

Okay kiddo, do you know what a blue book is? It's a special book that has information about things like cars and how much they are worth.

Well, a healthcare blue book is just like that, but for medical stuff. It has information on how much different medical procedures and treatments cost, and it can help you figure out if you're paying a fair price or if you might be overcharged.

Let's say you need to go to the doctor because you're feeling sick. You might use the healthcare blue book to see how much the visit should cost, so you don't get charged too much money.

It's kind of like having a secret weapon to make sure you don't get ripped off by expensive medical bills. Pretty cool, huh?