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MDsave is the world’s first online healthcare marketplace, bringing together patients seeking affordable, quality care with providers offering trustworthy services at fair prices.

Patient Explainer Video: Learn How MDsave Works

Published by MDsave on May 19, 2026

How MDsave Works: Patient Explainer Video

You need a procedure. Maybe you've been putting it off. Maybe you searched your insurance and hit a wall—denied, not covered, or simply too expensive once you factored in your deductible. Or maybe you don't have insurance at all, and every time you try to find out what something costs, you get a runaround.

That's not a “you” problem. That's how healthcare has always worked—until now.

MDsave was built for exactly this moment: when you need care, and you deserve to know what it costs before you commit.

What is MDsave?

MDsave is an online healthcare marketplace where you can search for medical procedures, compare providers near you, and purchase care at one clear, upfront price—before you even schedule an appointment.

No estimates. No "it depends on your plan." No bill arriving weeks later from a provider you didn't even know was involved. Here's why healthcare pricing works that way, and how MDsave is different.

The price you see on MDsave includes everything, bundled into one payment: facility fees, physician services, and ancillary providers. You pay once, upfront, and you're done.

More than 1 million people have already purchased care through MDsave. They're not all uninsured. In fact, most aren't. They're people with high deductibles, denied claims, or coverage gaps who found a better way to get the care they needed.

How it Works

It's as simple as shopping online for anything else:

Search. Enter the procedure you need and browse providers near you.
Compare. See prices and provider details side by side, and choose what works best for you by location, price, or both.
Purchase. Pay online in minutes at one all-inclusive price. Or, if you're already scheduling at a participating facility, you can purchase right there at the front desk.
Get care. Schedule your appointment, bring your voucher, and show up. That's it!
No insurance paperwork. No claims to file. No waiting to find out what you owe.

Who MDsave is for

If you've ever delayed care because you weren't sure you could afford it, MDsave is for you.
More specifically, MDsave is a great fit if you are:

Uninsured and looking for quality care at a price you can actually plan around
Insured, but facing a high deductible that makes your coverage feel out of reach
Dealing with a denied or uncovered procedure and looking for a clear alternative
Using HSA, FSA, or HRA funds and want to make them go further

You don't have to be in a financial crisis to use MDsave. You just have to want to know what your care costs before you get it. If you're not sure whether MDsave makes sense for your situation, start here—you may be surprised by what you find.

What about quality?

It's a fair question: if the price is lower, is something being cut?

No. MDsave works exclusively with high-quality hospitals and surgery centers. You get a better price because your care is bundled and paid for in advance, reducing administrative costs on the provider's end without changing the doctors, the facilities, or the standard of care you receive.

The same physicians. The same facilities. A smarter price.

Still have questions? Visit our FAQ for more on how MDsave works, what's included in your purchase, and how it may apply to your deductible.

Watch the video to see how it works:

Ready to find care near you?

You might be closer to affordable, high-quality care than you think.

Search for your procedure on MDsave.com, compare options near you, and see your price before you commit—no account required, no obligation.

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