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Healthcare Price Transparency: Hospitals and Insurers to Disclose Costs

This act aims to increase transparency in healthcare prices. Hospitals and insurers will be required to provide detailed information about treatment costs, allowing citizens to better plan expenses and compare offers. This will make it easier to understand how much you will pay for healthcare.
Key points
Hospitals must publicly disclose full price lists for services, including gross charges, negotiated rates with insurers, and cash prices.
Price information will be available in an easy-to-understand format, free of charge, and without requiring personal information, often through online tools.
Insurers will be required to provide online tools that allow individuals to check estimated treatment costs, including out-of-pocket expenses, for services from various providers.
The act introduces financial penalties for hospitals that fail to comply with the new price transparency rules.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_267
Sponsor: Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]
Process start date: 2025-01-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Health Care PRICE Transparency Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_267.

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 2025-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Hospitals must publicly disclose full price lists for services, including gross charges, negotiated rates with insurers, and cash prices.
  • Price information will be available in an easy-to-understand format, free of charge, and without requiring personal information, often through online tools.
  • Insurers will be required to provide online tools that allow individuals to check estimated treatment costs, including out-of-pocket expenses, for services from various providers.
  • The act introduces financial penalties for hospitals that fail to comply with the new price transparency rules.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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