Healthcare pricing
shouldn't be a secret.
MarketCare was built so anyone in Austin can find real cash-pay prices before walking into a doctor's office. No surprises. No middlemen. Just transparency.
400+
Procedures priced
100+
Austin providers
50–90%
Avg. savings vs. hospital
$0
Cost to use
Our Mission
The same X-ray costs $33 at one clinic and $300 at another.
Most people have no idea. Insurance companies negotiate secret rates, hospitals bury their prices in 300-page PDFs, and patients get the bill weeks later.
We think that's broken. So we built MarketCare — a simple tool that shows you what healthcare actually costs in Austin, before you go. Real prices. Real providers. No account needed.
We're starting in Austin because it's our city. But the problem is everywhere, and so is our ambition.
The Problem
The system wasn't built for you.
Hidden prices
Hospitals are legally required to publish prices — but those files are 50MB CSVs designed to be unreadable. We decode them.
The self-employed squeeze
High premiums + $5,000+ deductibles = you're essentially uninsured for routine care. Cash pricing changes the math entirely.
Phone tag
Call five clinics to ask "how much for a blood test?" — you'll spend hours on hold. MarketCare answers that question in seconds.
What We Do
Six things that set us apart.
Verified Prices
Every price you see comes from public provider data, CMS filings, or direct confirmation. No estimates. No guesswork.
No Middleman
We don't process payments or take commissions. See a price, call the provider, book directly. That's it.
Instant Comparison
Search once and see every provider option side by side — ranked by price, score, and location.
Austin-First
We live here too. We know the providers, the neighborhoods, and the frustrations of navigating healthcare in this city.
Built for the Uninsured
Self-employed, high-deductible, or simply between jobs — MarketCare was built for people the system ignores.
Hospital Benchmarks
We show you what Austin hospitals charge so you can see exactly how much you'd save by choosing a cash-pay provider.
Real people. Real savings. Austin, TX.
Who It's For
If insurance isn't working for you,
this is for you.
Self-Employed
You're paying high premiums for a plan with a $5,000+ deductible. For routine care, cash-pay pricing often beats your insurance.
Uninsured
Many providers offer significant discounts to cash-pay patients. MarketCare helps you find them.
High-Deductible Plans
Until you hit your deductible, you're paying out of pocket anyway. Why not know the price before you go?
How It Works
Three steps. Done in under a minute.
Search your procedure
Type any procedure, symptom, or CPT code. MRI, blood work, therapy, dental cleaning — 400+ procedures covered.
Compare real prices
See verified cash-pay prices from Austin providers side by side, ranked cheapest to most expensive. Hospital comparison included.
Call and book directly
No forms, no account, no commission. You call the provider directly, mention the cash price, and book. That's it.
Your health.
Your prices.
Your choice.
Join thousands of Austinites taking control of their healthcare costs.