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Hospital and Insurer Price Transparency Act

New regulations aim to increase transparency in medical services and health insurance prices. Hospitals will be required to publicly disclose price lists, and insurers will provide detailed information on treatment costs. This will allow citizens to more easily compare prices and better plan their healthcare expenses.
Key points
Hospitals must publish comprehensive price lists for services, including gross charges, payer-specific negotiated charges, and discounted cash prices, in an easily accessible online format.
Health insurers will be required to provide online tools allowing individuals to estimate treatment costs, including deductibles and co-payments, before receiving services.
Financial penalties are introduced for hospitals failing to comply with price transparency rules, along with a public list of non-compliant hospitals.
The act mandates regular monitoring of the accuracy and validity of pricing information displayed by hospitals.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3281
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Process start date: 2023-05-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Transparent PRICE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3281.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Hospitals must publish comprehensive price lists for services, including gross charges, payer-specific negotiated charges, and discounted cash prices, in an easily accessible online format.
  • Health insurers will be required to provide online tools allowing individuals to estimate treatment costs, including deductibles and co-payments, before receiving services.
  • Financial penalties are introduced for hospitals failing to comply with price transparency rules, along with a public list of non-compliant hospitals.
  • The act mandates regular monitoring of the accuracy and validity of pricing information displayed by hospitals.
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 Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 0 .

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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