What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 5582.
Mandatory Price Transparency for Medical Services and Insurance
This bill requires hospitals, laboratories, and insurers to publicly list their prices and negotiated rates, allowing patients to compare costs before receiving treatment. It also mandates that patients receive clear, itemized bills and protects them from debt collection actions if these transparency rules are not met.
Key points
Hospitals, labs, and surgical centers must publish clear price lists and discounted cash prices for services.
Insurers must provide self-service tools for patients to check their out-of-pocket costs in advance.
Providers must send itemized bills; debt collection is prohibited without compliance.
Status:
Introduced
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