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Act to Expose Hospitals Hiding Prices

This law aims to help citizens find out which hospitals are not following price transparency rules. The government will publish a list of these hospitals and information about penalties, making it easier for patients to make informed choices.
Key points
The government will create and make public a list of hospitals not disclosing their prices as required.
Information about penalties and warnings for these hospitals will be publicly available.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4414
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Process start date: 2022-06-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expose Hospitals Violating Price Transparency Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4414.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government will create and make public a list of hospitals not disclosing their prices as required.
  • Information about penalties and warnings for these hospitals will be publicly available.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Health