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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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Additional Information
Hospital and ASC Price Transparency Act of 2023
Print number: HR 4839
Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45]
Process start date: 2023-07-24
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Hospital and ASC Price Transparency Act of 2023

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 4839.

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 2023-07-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • 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.

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. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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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