Table 2.

Cost communication items

Survey item wording and response option	n	Weighted % (SE)
I would like my doctor to talk with me about my out-of-pocket costs when s/he recommends a test or treatment. (Primary outcome)
Strongly agree	771	37.1 (1.2)
Agree	977	44.3 (1.2)
Neutral	301	12.7 (0.8)
Disagree	110	4.6 (0.5)
Strongly disagree	36	1.3 (0.2)
Missing	25
I am comfortable talking about the cost of my care with my doctor.
Strongly agree	667	31.1 (1.1)
Agree	996	44.5 (1.2)
Neutral	350	15.4 (0.9)
Disagree	159	8.0 (0.7)
Strongly disagree	24	1.1 (0.3)
Missing	24
I would prefer to discuss the cost of my care with someone other than my doctor, such as a nurse, social worker, or financial counselor.
Strongly agree	129	6.2 (0.6)
Agree	303	14.7 (0.9)
Neutral	1039	48.0 (1.2)
Disagree	549	23.9 (1.0)
Strongly disagree	168	7.2 (0.6)
Missing	32
I prefer to know about the out-of-pocket costs for my treatment before I am treated.
Strongly agree	1319	62.7 (1.2)
Agree	663	29.3 (1.1)
Neutral	160	6.0 (0.5)
Disagree	42	1.4 (0.2)
Strongly disagree	14	0.5 (0.2)
Missing	22
I can find information about the cost of my health care when I need it.
Strongly agree	289	12.5 (0.8)
Agree	800	34.8 (1.2)
Neutral	574	27.1 (1.1)
Disagree	409	19.7 (1.0)
Strongly disagree	119	5.9 (0.6)
Missing	29
My doctor should consider my out-of-pocket costs as s/he makes a medical decision.
Strongly agree	544	26.7 (1.1)
Agree	804	36.2 (1.2)
Neutral	421	19.3 (1.0)
Disagree	302	12.7 (0.8)
Strongly disagree	123	5.1 (0.5)
Missing	26
I consider my out-of-pocket costs when I make a decision about my care.
Strongly agree	672	34.5 (1.2)
Agree	885	40.3 (1.2)
Neutral	298	12.6 (0.8)
Disagree	266	10.2 (0.7)
Strongly disagree	72	2.4 (0.3)
Missing	27

SE = standard error.