Hospital and ASC Price Transparency Act of 2023
New regulations require hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to publish medical service prices, enabling citizens to easily compare treatment costs. This ensures patients have access to price information before making treatment decisions, helping them better plan healthcare expenses.
Key points
Hospitals must publish full price lists for services starting January 1, 2026, and ambulatory surgical centers by January 1, 2028.
Price information will be freely available in an easy-to-understand format, including cash prices and negotiated rates with insurers.
Hospitals and ASCs can use online price estimator tools to help patients check costs.
Non-compliance will result in financial penalties, and information about non-compliance will be publicly available on government websites.
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